Bournewood crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bournewood
Bournewood is a rural locality situated in the central west region of New South Wales, within the Dubbo Regional Council local government area and the 2868 postcode. The geographic landscape is characterized by flat to gently undulating terrain typical of the region's inland plains, primarily utilized for agricultural purposes, including broadacre cropping and livestock grazing. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed, with residents typically relying on nearby regional centers for employment, specialized services, and community infrastructure.
Local life in Bournewood is centered around primary agricultural production and rural living. The locality does not contain commercial shopping districts or urban amenities; instead, residents access retail, healthcare, and educational facilities in larger neighboring towns such as Dubbo. Transport links consist of regional rural roads that connect local properties to major arterial routes, facilitating the transport of agricultural goods and travel to service hubs.
European history in the Bournewood area dates back to the 19th century, following the expansion of pastoral settlement beyond the Blue Mountains into the central west of New South Wales. The land was historically parcelled into large pastoral runs before being subdivided over time into family-owned farms. While the locality features few formal heritage-listed public buildings, its historical footprint is preserved through long-standing rural properties, agrarian traditions, and the enduring pastoral landscape of the Dubbo hinterland.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 60 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.