Boggabri crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
91 recorded in this period, compared with 64 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Boggabri
Boggabri is a rural town located in the North West Slopes region of New South Wales, within the Narrabri Shire local government area, bearing the postcode 2382. Situated along the Kamilaroi Highway and the main Northern Railway line, the locality sits at the foot of the Keepit Range, near the Namoi River. The surrounding landscape is characterized by flat, fertile agricultural plains, and the population, while modest, serves as a rural hub for the broader agricultural district.
The local economy and lifestyle are primarily anchored by broadacre agriculture, particularly wheat, cotton, and sorghum production, alongside a growing presence of nearby open-cut coal mining operations. The town center provides essential services to residents and surrounding farmers, featuring local retail businesses, primary educational facilities, sports and recreational clubs, and health services. Community life often revolves around local sporting codes, agricultural shows, and regional events.
European settlement in the Boggabri area dates back to the mid-19th century, following the exploration of the Namoi River valley by Thomas Mitchell and earlier explorers traversing traditional Kamilaroi (Gamilaraay) lands. The town's name is derived from an Aboriginal word thought to mean "creek with many boils" or referring to the local Boggabri tree. The heritage of the town is preserved in several historic buildings and structures, reflecting its evolution from a nineteenth-century pastoral and timber-getters' settlement into a modern agricultural and resource community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 16 | 6 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 10 | 6 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 8 | 3 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 7 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 7 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 6 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 4 | 0 |
| Trespass | 4 | 1 |
| Assault Police | 3 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 11 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 4 |
| Fraud | 2 | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 2 |
| Arson | 1 | 3 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,203 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.