Brocklesby crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
14 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 Brocklesby
Brocklesby is a small rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the Greater Hume Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2642. Geographically, it is characterized by flat, fertile plains dedicated primarily to dryland cropping and mixed farming. The population is small, reflecting the broader demographic trends of rural decentralization where most residents live on surrounding agricultural properties or within the modest residential footprint of the village itself.
Local life in Brocklesby is centered around a close-knit agricultural community, with essential services, secondary education, and broader commercial amenities accessed in nearby larger regional hubs such as Albury-Wodonga, Corowa, or Howlong. The locality features basic community infrastructure typical of small Riverina farming settlements, supporting local social connection and primary industry networks.
European settlement in the area dates back to the mid-19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoral leases and subsequent closer settlement acts that divided large runs into smaller family farms. The locality developed as a service point for the surrounding agricultural district, historically benefiting from the expansion of regional rail and grain transport networks that anchored the economy of the southern Riverina.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 4 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 1 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 2 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 218 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.