Bruie Plains crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 7 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bruie Plains
Bruie Plains is a rural locality situated in the central west region of New South Wales, within the Parkes Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2875. The geography is characterized by flat, expansive terrain typical of the region's inland plains, supporting a predominantly agricultural landscape dedicated to broadacre cropping and livestock grazing. Due to its vast area and low population density, demographic data is largely integrated with the broader Parkes region, with residents primarily residing in dispersed rural homesteads and farm properties.
Local life in Bruie Plains revolves around primary production, with the community relying on nearby regional centers such as Parkes and Trundle for essential services, retail, education, and healthcare. Infrastructure within the locality itself is minimal, consisting mainly of rural access roads, farm utility networks, and local stock routes. Community engagement and social activities are typically tied to the broader shire, featuring regional agricultural shows, sports, and local volunteer networks.
The history of Bruie Plains is rooted in the traditional custodianship of the Wiradjuri people, who managed the land for millennia. Following European settlement in the 19th century, the area was established primarily for pastoral leases and extensive farming operations, which shaped its current land-use patterns. While the locality contains few built heritage sites of formal state significance, its history is preserved through long-standing farming family histories and the enduring agricultural landscape of the central west.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 28 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.