Boggabilla crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
465 recorded in this period, compared with 409 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Boggabilla
Boggabilla is a rural locality and township in northern New South Wales, situated within the Moree Plains Shire with the postcode 2409. Located immediately south of the Queensland border on the banks of the Macintyre River, it sits opposite the larger border town of Goondiwindi. The surrounding region is characterized by flat, fertile plains supporting a predominantly agricultural economy, featuring extensive dryland and irrigated cropping, as well as livestock grazing. According to Australian census data, the locality has a small population with a significant Indigenous demographic, reflecting the area's deep ties to local Aboriginal nations.
Local life in Boggabilla is closely integrated with neighboring Goondiwindi, which provides major commercial, health, and educational services. Within Boggabilla itself, basic community infrastructure includes local primary education facilities, community health services, and essential retail amenities. Road transport is central to the locality's connectivity, positioned at the intersection of the Newell and Cunningham highways, making it an important transit point for freight and regional travel moving between New South Wales and Queensland.
Prior to European settlement, the area was traditional land for the Gomeroi (Kamilaroi) people, who managed and inhabited the rich riverine plains of the Macintyre basin. European occupation began in the mid-19th century as pastoralists moved into the region to establish sheep and cattle runs. The township developed as a strategic border crossing and service hub for the expanding pastoral and agricultural industries, leading to the establishment of civic infrastructure throughout the late 19th and 20th centuries.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 57 | 55 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 50 | 36 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 47 | 31 |
| Other offences | 46 | 23 |
| Malicious damage to property | 44 | 56 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 35 | 36 |
| Arson | 33 | 38 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 23 | 12 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 17 | 7 |
| Trespass | 17 | 15 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 11 | 5 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 9 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 8 | 8 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 7 | 6 |
| Steal from dwelling | 7 | 6 |
| Assault Police | 6 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 6 | 12 |
| Other theft | 6 | 5 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,022 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.