Bedgerabong crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
12 recorded in this period, compared with 13 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bedgerabong
Bedgerabong is a rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, within the Forbes Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2871. Positioned west of the regional town of Forbes, the area is characterized by flat, fertile plains associated with the Lachlan River catchment. The geography supports a predominantly agricultural landscape, with local land use driven by broadacre cropping and livestock grazing. Due to its rural nature, the population is small and dispersed, typical of agricultural districts in the region.
Local life in Bedgerabong is centered around primary agricultural production and a close-knit rural community. Essential services and advanced commercial, educational, and medical amenities are accessed in nearby Forbes. The locality features local community spaces, such as a recreation ground and a public hall, which serve as gathering points for local events, sports, and seasonal agricultural shows.
The history of Bedgerabong is closely tied to the traditional custodianship of the Wiradjuri people, followed by European settlement in the 19th century as the Lachlan River basin was opened up for pastoralism and farming. The area developed as a tight-knit rural farming community, relying historically on river transport and stock routes before the expansion of regional road networks. While much of the built heritage reflects modest agricultural infrastructure from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the locality maintains its historical identity as a resilient farming district.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 2 | 0 |
| Trespass | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 127 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.