Numbugga crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 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 Numbugga
Numbugga is a rural locality situated in the Bega Valley Shire of New South Wales, within the 2550 postcode district. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating topography, native bushland, and cleared agricultural valleys shaped by local waterways, including the Brogo River catchment. The population is small and dispersed, primarily residing on rural acreages and pastoral properties, contributing to a quiet, agricultural community atmosphere.
Local life in Numbugga is centered around primary production, predominantly beef cattle grazing and small-scale agriculture. The locality operates largely as a residential and farming community, with residents relying on the nearby regional service hubs of Bega and Brogo for commercial retail, healthcare, education, and social amenities. Community connectivity is supported by local rural roads linking the settlement to the Princes Highway corridor.
European history in the Numbugga area dates back to the 19th century when the Bega Valley was first opened up for pastoral settlement and dairying. The region's heritage is tied to early European land grants, agricultural expansion, and the development of regional infrastructure. While few commercial or public historic structures remain standing within the immediate locality today, the cultural landscape reflects generations of farming families and the historical evolution of the broader Bega Valley local government area.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from retail store | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 129 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.