Honeybugle crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Honeybugle
Honeybugle is a rural locality situated in the Orana region of New South Wales, within the Bogan Shire local government area and the 2825 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by flat, semi-arid terrain typical of western New South Wales, supporting a sparse population engaged primarily in broadacre agriculture, including dryland cropping and livestock grazing. Due to its remote setting and vast landholdings, the demographic profile consists of a very small, dispersed rural population with no significant urban settlements within the immediate locality.
Local life and amenities in Honeybugle are defined by its isolation and agricultural focus, with residents relying on neighboring regional centers—such as Nyngan—for commercial services, healthcare, education, and social infrastructure. Infrastructure within the locality is minimal, restricted mainly to rural access roads, pastoral properties, and local utility connections required to support primary production. Community engagement, where it exists, is tied to regional agricultural networks and local government initiatives managed by the Bogan Shire Council.
The history of Honeybugle is rooted in the traditional custodianship of the region by Aboriginal Australian peoples, followed by European pastoral expansion in the 19th century. The area was opened up for pastoral leases as European settlers established sheep and cattle runs across the expansive western plains of New South Wales. Over time, large pastoral holdings evolved, shaping the current landscape of low-density land use and historical homesteads that reflect the region's pioneering agricultural past.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 41 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.