Boro crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 6 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Boro
Boro is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area and the 2622 postcode. The landscape is predominantly characterized by undulating rural land, agricultural properties, and native bushland, typical of the region's tablelands topography. Due to its rural nature, the population is sparse, consisting largely of landholders and residents engaged in primary production and lifestyle farming.
Local life in Boro is centered around agriculture and rural community living, with residents relying on nearby regional centers such as Goulburn and Tarago for commercial services, healthcare, and secondary education. The locality lacks significant commercial amenities, operating instead as a quiet residential and farming district. Road connectivity is maintained via local rural routes that link the area to the broader regional transport network.
Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by Indigenous Australian peoples before European settlement in the 19th century. Boro developed alongside the expansion of pastoralism and agriculture in the Southern Tablelands, with early European land use focused heavily on sheep grazing and farming. While few historical commercial structures remain in active public use today, the locality retains a quiet historical character reflective of early New South Wales rural expansion.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 97 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.