Beggan Beggan crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Beggan Beggan
Beggan Beggan is a rural locality situated in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, within the Hilltops Council local government area and the 2587 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating agricultural land primarily utilised for grazing and cropping. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed across large pastoral properties, contributing to a quiet, low-density settlement pattern.
Local life in Beggan Beggan revolves around the surrounding agricultural industries, with most residents engaged in farming and associated primary production. The locality lacks commercial hubs or extensive public amenities, relying instead on nearby regional service centres such as Harden-Murrumburrah and Young for retail, healthcare, education, and social services. Community interaction in the area is typically centered around regional events, local sports clubs, and rural fire service brigades.
Historically, the area was established during the 19th-century European expansion into the South West Slopes for pastoral purposes, displacing the traditional Aboriginal custodians of the land, the Wiradjuri people. The name "Beggan Beggan" is derived from an Aboriginal place name, reflecting the region's Indigenous heritage. Over time, the locality evolved from large landholdings into a stable agricultural district, retaining its historic rural character with few modern structural alterations.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 128 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.