Burrumbuttock crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
14 recorded in this period, compared with 13 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Burrumbuttock
Burrumbuttock is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the Greater Hume Shire local government area and the 2642 postcode. Located approximately 35 kilometres northwest of Albury, the surrounding landscape is characterized by flat to gently undulating plains primarily dedicated to agricultural production, including cereal cropping and livestock grazing. At the 2021 census, the locality and its surrounding area recorded a small population, reflecting a dispersed rural community structure.
Local life in Burrumbuttock centres around a tight-knit agricultural community supported by essential infrastructure. Amenities within the locality include a local public school, community halls, and sporting facilities that serve as focal points for social engagement and local events. The community gained national recognition during severe drought conditions through the "Burrumbuttock Hay Run," a major volunteer-driven initiative founded by local farmer Brendan Farrell, which coordinated the delivery of fodder to drought-stricken farmers across Australia.
The area's history is deeply rooted in European settlement and agricultural expansion in the 19th century. The name "Burrumbuttock" is derived from an Aboriginal word, believed to mean "baking stones" or a place of similar geographical reference. Historically, the locality developed as a stopping point and service hub for surrounding pastoral runs and farms, gradually establishing a school, churches, and local businesses to support the growing farming families of the Riverina.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 421 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.