Bombala Crime Index

39

(100 is safest)

Safer than 39% of most Australia suburbs

Bombala Crime Map

Bombala crime map

Bombala Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Bombala.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Bombala
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 113, up 82% from 62 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Bombala is in the 27th percentile for safety, meaning 73% of NSW suburbs are safer than Bombala and 27% of suburbs are more dangerous than Bombala.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 10% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 29% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 64% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 1000% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Bombala: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Bombala are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 39% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Bombala are higher than approximately 73% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has moderate scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 22 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Bombala’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Bombala. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Bombala Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1673 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Bombala was 1 in 59. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Bombala is 1 in 37, with a rate of 2618 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

Bombala Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person231673
Property and deception offences362618
Drug offences9655
Public order and security offences151091
Justice procedures offences7509
Other offences231673
Total1138218

Bombala Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 59

In Bombala

1 in 65

In NSW

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Bombala vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Bombala vs NSW

Bombala population: 1375

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault962864655770
Sexual offences214650145179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1140910800501
Other offences against the person118837323

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Bombala crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault2145
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault5364
Non-domestic violence related assault3218

Bombala Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 37

In Bombala

1 in 30

In NSW

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Bombala vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Bombala vs NSW, Australia

Bombala population: 1375

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1818002813092204
Burglary/Break and Enter524967364306
Arson2376014546
Malicious damage to property1149136800602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Bombala crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft3218
Steal from motor vehicle7509
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling4291
Break and enter non-dwelling173

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Bombala vs NSW

Drug Offences: Bombala vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession73403250941667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116731366
Other drug offences158417372

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Bombala vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct717321509212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences814664582179.54

Bombala Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Bombala vs NSW

Bombala Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Bombala in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Bombala in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Bombala?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Bombala is liquor offences.

What is the crime rate in Bombala?

The overall crime rate in Bombala, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 8218 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Bombala a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Bombala total crime rate in 2021 was 8218. This means it’s 27% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Bombala has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Bombala safe at night?

48% of crimes in Bombala occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Bombala at night.

Total Crime Stats of Bombala

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police01
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault95
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault13
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault02
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences14
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery30
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment711
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft23
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle07
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store10
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft11
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud34
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences23
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling54
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling211
Property and deception offencesArsonArson02
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property111
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis12
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines22
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs03
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis11
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass15
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences58
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences112
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1211
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order15
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

  • NSW Police public site
  • NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney