Murrumbucca crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Murrumbucca
Murrumbucca is a rural locality situated in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2630 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating tablelands and rugged pastoral terrain typical of the Monaro region, featuring expansive agricultural holdings dedicated primarily to sheep and cattle grazing. Due to its remote setting and large rural land parcels, the locality has a very sparse population and low demographic density, functioning largely as an agricultural community rather than a populated settlement.
Local life and amenities in Murrumbucca are minimal, reflecting its isolated rural nature. There are no commercial hubs, retail centres, or public facilities within the locality itself; instead, residents rely on nearby regional centres such as Cooma for essential services, healthcare, schooling, and commerce. The area is accessed via a network of secondary rural roads and unsealed tracks connecting local properties to the broader regional transport grid.
The history of Murrumbucca is deeply tied to the traditional custodianship of the Indigenous Monero (Ngarigo) people, who managed the high-country landscape for millennia. Following European settlement in the 19th century, the area was established as part of the region's expansive squatting runs and pastoral estates. The landscape retains historical significance through its early 19th-century land grants, heritage homesteads, and long-standing agricultural traditions that continue to shape the identity of the Snowy Monaro hinterland.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
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.