Buckajo crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 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 Buckajo
Buckajo is a rural locality situated in the Bega Valley Shire of New South Wales, within the 2550 postcode district. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating terrain, agricultural land, and native bushland, positioned just inland from the coastal town of Bega. Demographically, Buckajo is sparsely populated, with its residents primarily residing on acreage properties and working in agriculture, local trades, or services within the broader Bega Valley region.
Local life in Buckajo is predominantly rural and community-oriented, relying heavily on nearby Bega for commercial amenities, healthcare, education, and retail services. The local economy is driven by primary production, including dairy farming and beef cattle grazing, typical of the broader Bega Valley agricultural sector. Due to its rural nature, the locality lacks a dedicated commercial center, with residents accessing community facilities, sporting clubs, and public infrastructure in the surrounding district.
Historically, the area developed in tandem with the broader European settlement of the Bega Valley, which began in the 1830s with pastoralists establishing grazing runs. The region has strong ties to the dairy industry that historically defined the Bega district, evolving from early land grants into established farming holdings. Cultural heritage in the locality is primarily tied to its agricultural roots and the historical land use patterns of the Yuin nation, the traditional custodians of the wider Bega Valley region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 322 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.