Black Range crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Black Range
Black Range is a rural locality situated in the Bega Valley Shire of New South Wales, encompassing the postcode 2550. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating terrain, native bushland, and cleared agricultural acreage typical of the south-east region of the state. Demographically, Black Range has a very small, dispersed population, primarily consisting of residents engaged in local agriculture, land management, and rural-residential living.
Due to its rural nature, the locality has limited commercial amenities within its immediate boundaries, with residents relying on the nearby regional center of Bega for essential services, education, healthcare, and retail shopping. Infrastructure within Black Range largely consists of rural residential properties and connecting country roads. The local lifestyle is quiet and community-focused, closely tied to the natural environment and agricultural pursuits of the broader Bega Valley.
Historically, the region sits within the traditional lands of the Yuin Nation, who maintained a connection to the country for thousands of years prior to European settlement. Following European arrival in the 19th century, the broader Bega Valley was rapidly developed for pastoralism, dairying, and timber getting. While Black Range retains few major historical commercial sites, its development mirrors the broader history of agricultural expansion and rural settlement in the far south coast region of New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 230 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.