Bomen crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
13 recorded in this period, compared with 18 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bomen
Bomen is an industrial and rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the City of Wagga Wagga local government area and bearing the postcode 2650. Located just north of Wagga Wagga’s urban centre, the area is characterised by flat terrain adjacent to the Murrumbidgee River floodplain. Due to its primary zoning for industrial and agricultural use, Bomen has a very small permanent residential population, with most inhabitants residing on surrounding rural properties or acreage.
As a key economic and logistics hub for the region, Bomen features significant industrial infrastructure, including the Bomen Industrial Park and major transport facilities. It is a vital freight node, connected by the Main South railway line and the Olympic Highway, accommodating major manufacturing, processing, and distribution operations that service southern New South Wales. While the locality lacks traditional suburban commercial amenities like retail shopping centres or schools, it provides employment for a substantial portion of the greater Wagga Wagga workforce.
Historically, the area developed in conjunction with the expansion of the Main South railway line in the late 19th century, which established Bomen as a strategic stopping point and agricultural transit hub outside Wagga Wagga. Over subsequent decades, the locality transitioned from a primarily pastoral district into a planned industrial precinct, leveraging its strategic geographic position midway between Sydney and Melbourne to attract heavy industry and logistical enterprises.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 1 |
| Other offences | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 4 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 40 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.