Buckaroo crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Buckaroo
Buckaroo is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area and the 2850 postcode district. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, native bush tracts, and proximity to the regional hub of Mudgee. Demographically, Buckaroo is sparsely populated, with residents largely comprising those engaged in local primary industries, hobby farming, and lifestyle acreage living.
Local life in Buckaroo is defined by its quiet rural environment and close ties to nearby Mudgee, which provides essential services, commercial retail, healthcare, educational facilities, and employment. Infrastructure within Buckaroo itself is minimal, consisting primarily of rural residential properties and local access roads. Residents rely on the broader Mid-Western Regional LGA for municipal services, community infrastructure, and recreational amenities.
The history of Buckaroo is intertwined with the broader European settlement and agricultural development of the Mudgee district during the 19th century. Originally traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people, the area was progressively settled by pastoralists and farmers. While the locality contains few major urban historical sites, its landscape reflects the historical transition from early pastoral leases to modern agricultural and rural-residential land use.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 138 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.