Bodalla crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
58 recorded in this period, compared with 75 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bodalla
Bodalla is a historic rural village located on the Eurobodalla Shire coast of New South Wales, within the 2545 postcode area. Situated along the Princes Highway, the locality is positioned on the banks of the Tuross River and surrounded by dairy farming country, coastal lakes, and state forests. At the 2021 census, Bodalla and its surrounding rural catchment recorded a modest population, primarily consisting of families, retirees, and individuals working in agriculture, tourism, and local services.
The local economy and community life are anchored by agriculture—particularly dairy production—as well as boutique retail, tourism, and local services. The village features a small commercial strip that includes artisan food producers, cafes, and specialty shops, catering to both residents and travelers passing along the highway. Essential community amenities include a local public school, sports grounds, and community halls, while broader health, educational, and retail services are accessed in nearby regional hubs like Narooma and Moruya.
Originally traditional lands of the Yuin Nation, Bodalla's European history was shaped significantly by pastoralist Thomas Mort in the 1850s, who established a vast dairy estate and pioneered the Australian cheese industry. The village is well-known for its heritage architecture, most notably All Saints Anglican Church, a striking sandstone building designed by Edmund Blacket and consecrated in 1880. This rich colonial heritage, combined with the iconic old Bodalla Dairy Hall, remains central to the locality's identity and historical tourism appeal.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 8 | 6 |
| Sexual assault | 7 | 1 |
| Other theft | 6 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 10 |
| Arson | 3 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 4 |
| Fraud | 3 | 5 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 12 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 1 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 9 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 808 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.