Bombowlee Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bombowlee Creek
Bombowlee Creek is a rural locality situated in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, within the Snowy Valleys Council local government area and the 2720 postcode district. The geography is characterized by undulating agricultural land, pastoral valleys, and watercourses associated with the Murray-Darling basin. The population is very small and dispersed, primarily engaging in primary production such as livestock grazing and agriculture, reflecting the low-density settlement patterns typical of the region's rural periphery.
Local life in Bombowlee Creek is defined by its quiet, agrarian setting and close ties to nearby commercial hubs. While the locality itself lacks dedicated commercial amenities, residents rely on the nearby town of Tumut for essential services, including retail, education, healthcare, and community infrastructure. Recreation in the area is largely tied to the natural landscape, encompassing outdoor pursuits such as fishing, bushwalking, and exploring the broader Snowy Valleys environment.
Historically, the area was traditionally occupied by Indigenous Australian peoples before European settlement in the 19th century. The locality's development was closely linked to the pastoral expansion of the South West Slopes, with early European land use focusing on sheep and cattle grazing, as well as forestry and gold prospecting in the wider district. Today, Bombowlee Creek retains its historical rural character, with few built landmarks aside from historic farmsteads and rural infrastructure that mark the area's agricultural evolution.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 52 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.