Burcher crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Burcher
Burcher is a small rural locality situated in the central-west region of New South Wales, within the Lachlan Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2671. Geographically, it is characterized by flat, semi-arid terrain typical of the Bland and Lachlan river catchment areas, supporting predominantly dryland agriculture and sheep grazing. Population-wise, Burcher is a very small community, with the majority of residents living on surrounding rural properties or within the small township itself, reflecting the broader demographic trend of population decline in remote inland agricultural districts.
Local life in Burcher centres around primary agricultural industries, with the community relying on nearby regional service hubs for major retail, healthcare, and administrative needs. The locality features basic infrastructure typical of small rural Australian settlements, serving as a social and operational focal point for surrounding farmers. Community engagement is largely driven by local volunteer efforts, agricultural groups, and events tied to the seasonal calendar of the surrounding farming community.
The area's history is closely tied to the expansion of the New South Wales railway network and the development of agricultural settlement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Like many surrounding localities in the Lachlan Shire, Burcher grew in response to the opening of lands for closer settlement and wheat farming, though it has since contracted as mechanization and changing economic conditions reduced the need for large rural labour forces. Historic markers and local heritage sites in the region reflect this pioneering era of agricultural development and railway-dependent commerce.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Stock theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 82 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.