Booragul crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
191 recorded in this period, compared with 209 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Booragul
Booragul is a lakeside suburb located in the Hunter region of New South Wales, within the City of Lake Macquarie local government area, bearing the postcode 2284. Situated on the western shores of Lake Macquarie, the locality is primarily residential and is characterised by its waterfront access and gently undulating topography. At the 2021 census, Booragul recorded a population of approximately 1,300 residents. The suburb is bounded to the east by the lake and is bisected by the Main Northern railway line.
Local life and amenities in Booragul are centered around community recreation and education. The suburb features significant waterfront open spaces, notably Railway Street Park and Toronto-to-Booragul cycleway connections, which facilitate outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and fishing. Booragul is a regional educational hub, housing several prominent schools, including St Paul's Catholic College and Lake Macquarie High School. For broader commercial services, shopping, and dining, residents rely on the neighbouring commercial centres of Toronto and Speers Point.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Awabakal people before European settlement in the 19th century. The name "Booragul" is believed to be of Aboriginal origin, derived from a local Indigenous term. The suburb's development was historically tied to the region's coal mining industry and the expansion of the Main Northern railway in the late 1800s. Heritage elements in the broader Lake Macquarie area reflect this industrial past, alongside the gradual transition of Booragul into a settled residential and administrative suburb during the twentieth century.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 58 | 54 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 23 | 22 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 16 | 13 |
| Malicious damage to property | 14 | 9 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 11 | 13 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 9 | 12 |
| Other offences | 7 | 16 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 6 | 6 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 5 | 3 |
| Fraud | 5 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 2 |
| Other theft | 3 | 23 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 3 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 5 |
| Assault Police | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 4 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,623 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.