Bundarra crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
41 recorded in this period, compared with 23 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bundarra
Bundarra is a historic rural town situated on the Gwydir River in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Uralla Shire local government area (postcode 2359). Located approximately 560 kilometres north of Sydney, the locality is characterised by an undulating landscape supporting grazing, agriculture, and surrounding native bushland. At the 2021 census, Bundarra and its surrounding district recorded a small population, reflecting its status as a tight-knit rural community.
Local life in Bundarra centres on its historic commercial main street, which provides essential services to residents and agricultural producers in the surrounding district. Community infrastructure includes a local primary school, sporting facilities, and traditional country hospitality venues such as the historic Bundarra commercial hotel. The town serves as a quiet rural hub, relying on larger regional centres such as Inverell and Armidale for specialized commercial, medical, and administrative services.
European settlement in the area dates back to the 1830s, following explorers such as Allan Cunningham, with the town formally surveyed in the mid-19th century. Bundarra grew as a service center for the pastoral industry and experienced a period of increased activity due to nearby alluvial and reef gold mining in the late 1800s. The town retains a notable collection of colonial-era architecture, including stone and brick buildings constructed during the Victorian era, which contribute to its recognized heritage character.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 8 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 4 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 6 |
| Trespass | 3 | 0 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 1 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
| Stock theft | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 674 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.