Bukkulla crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 12 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bukkulla
Bukkulla is a rural locality situated in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Inverell Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2360. The surrounding landscape is characterized by undulating agricultural land, native bush tracts, and proximity to local waterways within the Murray-Darling basin. Due to its rural nature, the population is relatively low and dispersed, consisting primarily of broadacre farmers, graziers, and rural-residential landholders.
The local economy is predominantly agriculturally based, focusing on livestock grazing and cropping typical of the region. As a small settlement, Bukkulla relies heavily on the nearby regional centre of Inverell for major commercial services, secondary education, health care, and administration. Community life is typically centered around private rural properties and regional networks, with basic local infrastructure supporting primary agricultural production and transport.
European settlement in the area dates back to the mid-19th century, following the exploration and pastoral expansion into the New England and North West districts of New South Wales. The locality's heritage is closely tied to the establishment of early pastoral runs and squatting leases. While few formal historical structures remain prominent in public registers for the immediate locality, the landscape retains historical significance reflecting the traditional custodianship of the region's Indigenous peoples and the subsequent development of colonial pastoralism.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Stock theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 149 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.