Pucawan 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 Pucawan
Pucawan is a small rural locality situated within the Temora Shire in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales. Positioned within the 2666 postcode, the area is defined by its expansive agricultural landscape, primarily characterized by broadacre cropping and livestock grazing. Like many localities in this region, Pucawan is sparsely populated, with its demographics reflecting a traditional farming community centered around the maintenance and operation of local primary production holdings.
The locality functions as a quiet pastoral district with limited public infrastructure, relying on the nearby regional hub of Temora for essential services, retail, and community amenities. Historically, the area was settled as part of the broader expansion of the Riverina’s agricultural frontier in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. While Pucawan lacks a large-scale township center, its heritage is tied to the development of the regional wheat and sheep industries, with the landscape dotted by historic homesteads and remnants of early rural settlement patterns that characterize the history of the Temora Shire.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 36 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.