Putta Bucca crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
7 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Putta Bucca
Putta Bucca is a locality situated within the Mid-Western Regional Council area of New South Wales, sharing the 2850 postcode with the adjacent regional hub of Mudgee. Geographically, it is defined by its position along the Cudgegong River, which creates a landscape of fertile floodplains and undulating agricultural land. The area is primarily residential and semi-rural, characterized by larger acreage allotments and hobby farms that serve as a transition zone between the commercial density of Mudgee and the surrounding pastoral countryside.
Historically, the region is tied to the early European settlement of the Mudgee district, with the name "Putta Bucca" deriving from local Aboriginal language. The area evolved from early agricultural and pastoral grants into a semi-rural fringe. Today, residents of Putta Bucca utilize the nearby amenities of Mudgee for education, healthcare, and retail services. The locality maintains a quiet, residential atmosphere, largely preserved by its distance from the main town center while remaining within the broader economic sphere of the Mudgee wine and tourism region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 190 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.