Bookram crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 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 Bookram
Bookram is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Clarence Valley Council local government area and the 2460 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating terrain, native bushland, and agricultural acreage typical of the Clarence River catchment. Due to its rural setting, Bookram has a very low population density, with residents primarily dispersed across large agricultural properties and lifestyle landholdings.
As a quiet farming and residential community, Bookram contains minimal local commercial infrastructure. Day-to-day services, retail shopping, and educational facilities are accessed in nearby regional centers such as Grafton. The local lifestyle is centered around primary production, including beef cattle grazing and forestry, complemented by the natural amenity of the surrounding Australian bushland.
European settlement in the Bookram area dates back to the 19th century, driven by the expansion of agriculture, timber-getting, and pastoralism throughout the Clarence Valley. The locality retains its historical connection to the early rural development of the region, with many land parcels maintaining historical boundaries and agricultural land-uses established generations ago.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
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.