Broadmeadow crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
610 recorded in this period, compared with 610 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Broadmeadow
Broadmeadow is an inner suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, located approximately 5 kilometres southwest of the city’s central business district within the City of Newcastle local government area (postcode 2292). The suburb functions primarily as a mixed-use residential and commercial hub, characterized by flat terrain and high-density transport infrastructure. According to the 2021 Australian census, Broadmeadow recorded a population of roughly 1,400 residents, reflecting a diverse demographic profile spanning long-term families and renters accommodated in a mix of historic weatherboard houses, modern townhouses, and medium-density apartments.
The locality serves as a major regional sports and transport centre for the Hunter Region. It is home to the Newcastle Entertainment Centre and the regional sporting complex centered around McDonald Jones Stadium, which host major entertainment events and National Rugby League fixtures. Broadmeadow railway station provides significant commuter connectivity on the NSW TrainLink network, linking the suburb directly to Sydney and the greater Hunter. In addition to these facilities, the suburb encompasses light industrial zones, commercial enterprises, and local retail strips serving the surrounding community.
Historically, Broadmeadow’s development was fundamentally shaped by the expansion of the New South Wales railways in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The establishment of the Broadmeadow locomotive depot transformed the area into a critical railway junction and employment centre, attracting a working-class population that spurred local residential subdivision. Several structures and elements from this railway heritage remain embedded in the local landscape, reflecting the suburb's longstanding economic and historical importance to Newcastle's industrial growth.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 179 | 162 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 54 | 73 |
| Malicious damage to property | 34 | 33 |
| Other theft | 32 | 44 |
| Steal from retail store | 29 | 26 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 28 | 21 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 27 | 10 |
| Breach bail conditions | 21 | 17 |
| Fraud | 16 | 27 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 16 | 16 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 16 | 5 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 15 | 10 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 15 | 17 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 14 | 25 |
| Trespass | 14 | 6 |
| Steal from dwelling | 13 | 15 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 10 | 15 |
| Other offences | 10 | 5 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,688 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.