Tarraganda crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 recorded in this period, compared with 16 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Tarraganda
Tarraganda is a semi-rural locality situated in the Bega Valley Shire of New South Wales, located approximately 5 kilometers east of the town of Bega. Geographically, the area is defined by its proximity to the Bega River, which flows through the fertile floodplains that characterize the local landscape. The region is primarily agricultural, featuring undulating pastoral land that supports dairy farming and cattle grazing. As a small residential and rural community, Tarraganda maintains a low population density, with residents typically accessing primary services and infrastructure in the nearby regional center of Bega.
The history of Tarraganda is deeply rooted in the colonial settlement of the Bega Valley, with the area initially developed to support the burgeoning dairy industry of the 19th century. The locality remains home to heritage-listed rural homesteads and structures that reflect the architectural and agricultural history of the South Coast region. Today, local life is centered on rural residential living and small-scale primary production, benefiting from the region’s mild coastal climate and its position within the Bega Valley catchment.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 8 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Escape custody | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 346 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.