Boorooma crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
55 recorded in this period, compared with 83 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Boorooma
Boorooma is a residential suburb located in the northern region of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, within the City of Wagga Wagga local government area and the 2650 postcode. Situated north of the Murrumbidgee River, the locality has experienced significant urban expansion and suburban development, transitioning from rural land into a major growth corridor for the wider Wagga Wagga region. It is characterized by modern residential housing estates, wide thoroughfares, and proximity to major arterial roads connecting to the Wagga Wagga central business district.
The suburb functions primarily as a residential area supported by local neighborhood conveniences, parks, and open green spaces designed for families and commuters. Educational needs and broader commercial services are primarily accessed in neighboring suburbs and central Wagga Wagga, which offers comprehensive retail, healthcare, and tertiary education facilities. Boorooma’s proximity to Charles Sturt University further contributes to its demographic profile, attracting university staff, students, and families seeking modern suburban housing.
Historically, the land comprising Boorooma and the broader Riverina district was traditional country of the Wiradjuri people, who have deep enduring connections to the region's rivers and plains. Following European settlement in the 19th century, the area was predominantly utilized for pastoralism and agriculture before modern master-planned residential developments transformed its landscape in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 10 | 9 |
| Steal from retail store | 8 | 4 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 7 | 5 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 11 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 13 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 2 |
| Fraud | 3 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 5 |
| Trespass | 3 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 2 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 4 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 5 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 4 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 4 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,741 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.