Boco crime statistics

Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06

0 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 Boco

Boco is a rural locality situated in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area of New South Wales, encompassing the postcode 2631. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating tablelands, open grazing country, and elevated terrain typical of the Monaro region. Due to its expansive rural landscape, Boco has a very low population density, with residents scattered across large agricultural holdings and rural properties.

Local life in Boco is centered around primary production industries, predominantly fine-wool sheep grazing and cattle farming. The locality operates largely self-sufficiently regarding daily services, relying on nearby larger regional hubs such as Cooma for commercial retail, healthcare, secondary education, and professional services. Infrastructure within Boco itself is limited to local rural access roads and electricity supply grids.

Historically, the region was occupied by Indigenous Australian peoples before European settlement in the 19th century. European history in Boco is intertwined with the broader pastoral expansion of the Monaro, where early settlers established large pastoral leases. The heritage of the area is preserved through its enduring rural land-use patterns, historic homesteads, and cultural ties to the early pastoral history of New South Wales.

Recorded offence categories

No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.

Community context

The 2021 Census recorded 16 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.

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