Bombala crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
71 recorded in this period, compared with 53 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bombala
Bombala is a rural town located in the Monaro region of southeastern New South Wales, administered by the Snowy Monaro Regional Council within the 2632 postcode. Situated on the banks of the Bombala River, the locality serves as a gateway to the Victorian border and the broader alpine region. At the 2021 census, the town and its surrounding district recorded a population of approximately 1,200 residents, supporting a quiet community whose economy traditionally relies on agriculture, sheep and cattle grazing, and extensive forestry operations.
The town provides essential local services and amenities to residents and surrounding agricultural properties, including a central commercial district with retail shops, medical services, and primary and secondary schooling facilities. Bombala is well-connected by regional road networks, linking it to Cooma, Delegate, and Eden on the coast. Recreational spaces include local parks, sports grounds, and the nearby Bombala River walk, while the surrounding natural environment offers opportunities for trout fishing and platypus spotting.
European settlement in the Bombala area dates back to the 1830s, when pastoralists first established large sheep and cattle runs following exploratory journeys through the Monaro. The town was officially surveyed and gazetted in the mid-19th century to support the growing regional population. Today, Bombala retains a number of historic 19th-century buildings and homesteads that reflect its pastoral heritage, alongside cultural sites that acknowledge the traditional custodianship of the Ngarigo Aboriginal people.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 9 | 4 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 8 | 6 |
| Other theft | 6 | 3 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 3 |
| Trespass | 5 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 8 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 4 |
| Assault Police | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 3 |
| Criminal intent | 2 | 0 |
| Fraud | 2 | 3 |
| Liquor offences | 2 | 3 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from retail store | 2 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,372 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.