Budgee Budgee crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
8 recorded in this period, compared with 8 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Budgee Budgee
Budgee Budgee 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. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating agricultural land, native bush tracts, and a quiet rural landscape typical of the region surrounding Mudgee. Demographically, the population is very small and primarily comprises residents engaged in agriculture, lifestyle farming, and local trades, reflecting a tranquil and sparsely populated country setting.
Local life in Budgee Budgee is centered around rural living, property maintenance, and primary production, such as livestock grazing and viticulture. Due to its intimate size, the locality lacks commercial amenities like major shopping centres or schools, relying instead on the nearby regional hub of Mudgee for retail, healthcare, secondary education, and professional services. Residents access community life through regional networks, local agricultural groups, and surrounding community facilities.
Historically, the area developed in the 19th century alongside the broader European settlement of the Mudgee district, driven by pastoral expansion, gold-seeking activities, and timber-getting. The locality retains its historical footprint through scattered rural homesteads, historic land boundaries, and old transport routes that connected early inland settlements. Today, Budgee Budgee preserves its historical rural character while integrating into the modern agricultural and tourism economy of the Mid-Western region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 0 |
| Fraud | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 5 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 241 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.