Burra (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional) crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
17 recorded in this period, compared with 15 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Burra (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional)
Burra is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2620. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating native bushland, cleared agricultural parcels, and proximity to the Queanbeyan River catchment. Demographically, Burra functions primarily as a low-density residential and rural-residential community, with many residents commuting to nearby Queanbeyan and the Australian Capital Territory for employment, education, and commerce.
Local life in Burra is defined by a quiet, semi-rural lifestyle with limited commercial infrastructure within the immediate locality. Amenities are largely restricted to community-focused infrastructure, relying heavily on neighboring urban centers for comprehensive retail, medical, and professional services. The natural environment supports outdoor pursuits, and the area is managed via regional bushfire services and local council planning controls designed to preserve its rural character and ecological values.
Historically, the lands surrounding Burra are the traditional country of the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people, who maintained connection to the region's river systems and tableland environments before European settlement. Following European arrival in the 19th century, the area was gradually integrated into the broader pastoral expansion of the Queanbeyan and Monaro districts, transitioning from large-scale sheep and cattle grazing properties into the modern pattern of rural-residential holdings seen today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 3 | 3 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
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.