Brogo crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 recorded in this period, compared with 20 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Brogo
Brogo is a rural locality situated in the Bega Valley Shire of New South Wales, within the 2550 postcode district. Geographically defined by the Brogo River and the surrounding foothills of the Great Dividing Range, the area is characterized by undulating pastoral land, dense native eucalyptus forests, and rugged valley terrain. Demographically, Brogo supports a small, dispersed population primarily engaged in agriculture, horticulture, and regional employment hubs such as Bega.
Local life in Brogo is centered around rural living, primary production, and natural recreation. The locality is traversed by the Princes Highway, providing access to nearby commercial and service centers. A prominent local feature is the Brogo Dam, located on the Brogo River, which supports agricultural irrigation and offers recreational activities such as kayaking, fishing, and bushwalking within the surrounding state forest areas. Essential commercial, educational, and medical services are accessed in nearby Bega.
Historically, the Brogo area lies within the traditional lands of the Yuin Nation, who managed the country for millennia. European settlement began in the 19th century, driven by pastoralism, timber-getting, and gold prospecting in the surrounding hills. The construction of the historic Brogo Bridge and later the Brogo Dam shaped the modern infrastructure and agricultural capacity of the valley, cementing its identity as a durable rural community within the Bega Valley.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 581 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.