Bohena Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 recorded in this period, compared with 11 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bohena Creek
Bohena Creek is a rural locality situated in north-west New South Wales, within the Narrabri Shire local government area and the 2390 postcode. The geographic landscape is defined by the ephemeral watercourse of the same name, which flows through the region, contributing to the broader Murray-Darling basin via the Namoi River catchment. The area is characterized by low population density and expansive native vegetation, interspersed with cleared tracts utilized primarily for agriculture.
Local life in Bohena Creek is centered around primary production, predominantly dryland farming and livestock grazing. Due to its remote and sparsely populated nature, the locality does not support commercial hubs or civic infrastructure; residents rely on the nearby regional center of Narrabri for retail services, healthcare, education, and social amenities. The natural environment offers opportunities for bushwalking and observation of native flora and fauna native to the Pilliga scrub region, which lies adjacent to the area.
Historically, the lands surrounding Bohena Creek are the traditional country of the Gomeroi (Kamilaroi) Aboriginal people, who maintained a deep connection to the waterways and surrounding forests prior to European settlement. Following European exploration of the Namoi River basin in the 19th century, the area was gradually taken up for pastoral leases. The naming of the locality reflects the enduring geographical significance of Bohena Creek, which has historically served as a vital water source in an otherwise semi-arid landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 214 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.