Bowning crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
27 recorded in this period, compared with 14 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bowning
Bowning is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, within the Yass Valley Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2582. Located approximately 12 kilometres west of Yass, the area is characterised by undulating agricultural land, pastoral properties, and the prominent landmark of Bowning Hill. At the 2021 census, Bowning and its surrounding district recorded a small population, predominantly residing in low-density rural housing and working primarily in agriculture, land management, and surrounding regional service centres.
The locality functions as a tight-knit rural community, featuring local amenities that include a historic public school, a community hall, and a local hotel that serves as a social focal point for residents. While commercial and secondary educational services are primarily accessed in nearby Yass or Goulburn, Bowning maintains a distinct rural character. The Hume Highway historically passed through the settlement before it was bypassed, altering the traffic flow but preserving the quiet, village-like atmosphere of the area.
Bowning was officially established in the mid-19th century, developing as an important stopping point along the main transport route between Sydney and Melbourne. The area's heritage is preserved through several nineteenth-century buildings, stone structures, and remnants of early European settlement related to coaching, farming, and the expansion of the Main Southern railway line. The locality takes its name from the local Indigenous term associated with the surrounding hills, reflecting a rich history that spans both Aboriginal heritage and pioneering pastoral expansion.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 6 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 4 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 1 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 3 |
| Fraud | 1 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 619 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.