Bombay crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bombay
Bombay is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area and the 2622 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, native bush tracts, and proximity to major waterways including the Shoalhaven River system. The demographic profile reflects a very small, dispersed rural population primarily engaged in primary production, grazing, and lifestyle property ownership, with residents relying on nearby regional centers for comprehensive services.
Due to its remote and sparsely populated nature, Bombay lacks commercial amenities, retail centers, and public infrastructure within its immediate boundaries. Local life centers around agricultural pursuits and rural living, with residents traveling to nearby towns such as Braidwood for education, health services, shopping, and community facilities. Access to the locality is provided by a network of regional and local roads connecting to the broader Tablelands transport routes.
The history of Bombay is rooted in the early European settlement and exploration of the Southern Tablelands during the 19th century, following the displacement of the region's original Indigenous inhabitants. The area's development was historically tied to pastoralism, land grants, and the establishment of large rural holdings. While retaining few formalized historical structures or heritage listings of state significance, the landscape preserves a quiet record of early rural enterprise and colonial expansion in New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual assault | 3 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 142 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.