Bookham crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
13 recorded in this period, compared with 6 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bookham
Bookham is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Yass Valley Council local government area and the 2582 postcode. Located approximately 32 kilometres west of Yass, the area is defined by undulating agricultural land, primarily dedicated to sheep and cattle grazing. At the 2021 census, Bookham and its surrounding rural catchment recorded a small population, reflecting a dispersed, community-oriented demographic typical of the region's agricultural sector.
Local life in Bookham is centred around its tight-knit rural community, with social activity traditionally revolving around local gatherings, agricultural pursuits, and regional infrastructure. The locality is traversed by the Hume Highway, though the village itself retains a quiet, rural character separate from major transit corridors. Essential services, commercial retail, and secondary education are accessed in nearby Yass or Gundagai, while the locality relies on its immediate surrounds for primary agricultural operations.
Historically, Bookham was established during the 19th century as European settlement expanded through the South West Slopes and Southern Tablelands of New South Wales. The area developed in conjunction with pastoral expansion, Cobb & Co coach routes, and the construction of early transport links between Sydney and Melbourne. Several historic homesteads and rural structures from the colonial era remain scattered throughout the district, bearing witness to its long-standing agricultural heritage.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 2 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 2 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 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.