Bigga crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
14 recorded in this period, compared with 21 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bigga
Bigga is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Upper Lachlan Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2583. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating pastoral land, agricultural holdings, and native bushland typical of the South West Slopes. Demographically, Bigga supports a small, dispersed population primarily engaged in primary production, including sheep and cattle grazing, as well as associated rural services.
Local life in Bigga centers around its tight-knit rural community, supported by essential services that typically include a local hall, a recreation ground, and a small primary school, though residents rely on nearby regional centers like Crookwell for broader commercial and professional services. The locality's social fabric is reinforced by community-led events and agricultural shows.
Historically, the area was traditionally occupied by Indigenous Australian peoples before European settlement in the 19th century. The locality developed as a pastoral outpost following the expansion of grazing in the colonial era, with the town and surrounding region growing steadily to support the agricultural needs of the burgeoning Australian pastoral industry.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 4 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 1 |
| Fraud | 1 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 3 |
| Stock theft | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 268 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.