Bombowlee crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
16 recorded in this period, compared with 9 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bombowlee
Bombowlee is a rural locality situated in the Snowy Valleys Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2720 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating pastoral land, agricultural holdings, and native vegetation typical of the South West Slopes region. Due to its rural nature, the population is low and primarily dispersed across farming properties, contributing to a quiet, agricultural demographic profile closely tied to the regional economy of nearby centres like Tumut.
Local life in Bombowlee revolves around primary production, predominantly grazing and forestry-related activities. The locality lacks a major commercial centre, relying instead on adjacent towns for comprehensive retail, health, education, and professional services. Infrastructure within Bombowlee largely consists of rural residential dwellings and connecting local roads that facilitate the transport of agricultural goods and local commuting.
Historically, the area developed alongside the broader settlement of the Snowy Valleys, with European history deeply rooted in pastoral expansion, gold prospecting eras, and timber harvesting. The traditional custodians of the land are the Wiradjuri people, who have a long-standing connection to the region. While few formal heritage structures remain prominent within the locality itself, the landscape retains historical markers of early European land use and agricultural development in regional New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 2 |
| Fraud | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 291 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.