Buccarumbi crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
10 recorded in this period, compared with 13 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Buccarumbi
Buccarumbi is a rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, situated within the Clarence Valley Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2460. Geographically, the area is characterised by rugged, remote terrain, featuring undulating forested hills and the significant passage of the Nymboida River. Demographically, Buccarumbi is extremely sparsely populated, supporting a very small community of residents engaged primarily in primary production, land management, and rural-residential living.
Due to its isolated nature, local life and amenities within Buccarumbi are minimal, with residents relying on nearby regional hubs such as Grafton or Glen Innes for commercial services, healthcare, and education. The locality is traversed by the Gwydir Highway, providing a vital transport and communication link through the otherwise rugged landscape. Recreational activities in the surrounding area are largely nature-based, drawing visitors for fishing, kayaking, and exploring the natural beauty of the adjacent state forests and river systems.
Historically, the area’s European heritage is tied to early pastoral expansion and transport routes through the Northern Tablelands and North Coast regions of New South Wales. The locality was historically significant as a crossing point and stopping place along early routes connecting the coast to the tablelands. Today, tangible reminders of its early history remain subtle, as the landscape is predominantly defined by its natural environment and contemporary rural land uses.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 3 | 6 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 30 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.