Bucca crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
23 recorded in this period, compared with 46 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bucca
Bucca is a rural locality situated in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, within the City of Coffs Harbour local government area (postcode 2450). Geographically characterized by undulating terrain, native bushland, and agricultural properties, the area is defined largely by the Bucca Bucca Creek catchment. Demographically, Bucca is sparsely populated, comprising a tight-knit community of residents engaged primarily in rural living, small-scale farming, and horticulture.
Local life in Bucca centers around its quiet, natural environment, offering a distinct rural lifestyle while remaining within accessible driving distance of the coastal urban centers of Coffs Harbour and Woolgoolga. Amenities within the immediate locality are limited, with residents relying on neighboring towns for commercial, educational, and medical services. The community's social infrastructure traditionally revolves around local gathering points such as the historic Bucca Hotel, which serves as a notable regional landmark and community hub.
The history of Bucca is rooted in nineteenth-century European settlement, which was initially driven by the timber industry, gold prospecting, and subsequent agricultural clearing. Dense forests of cedar and other hardwoods attracted timber getters to the region's river systems. Over time, the economy transitioned from forestry toward cattle grazing and banana and macadamia cultivation, leaving behind a quiet rural landscape that retains traces of its pioneer heritage.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 8 | 7 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 0 |
| Fraud | 2 | 2 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 614 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.