Bonshaw crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 8 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bonshaw
Bonshaw is a rural locality in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, situated within the Inverell Shire local government area under the postcode 2361. Located near the border with Queensland, the area is defined by undulating agricultural land and proximity to the Dumaresq River. Due to its rural nature, the population is small and dispersed, primarily engaged in primary industries such as beef cattle, sheep grazing, and broadacre cropping.
Local life in Bonshaw is centered around its tight-knit rural community, with residents relying on surrounding regional centers like Tenterfield, Texas (Queensland), and Inverell for major retail, healthcare, and administrative services. Amenities within the locality itself are minimal, typical of a remote farming district, though the surrounding natural environment offers recreational opportunities such as fishing, camping, and bushwalking along the waterways.
Originally inhabited by traditional Aboriginal custodians, the European history of Bonshaw dates back to the mid-19th century when pastoral settlement expanded into the region. The locality was named after the historic Bonshaw pastoral run, established during the early colonial era. While few commercial buildings remain from its early days, the area retains a quiet historical character reflective of early Australian pastoral expansion.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 |
| Stock theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 133 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.