Broadwater (Bega Valley) crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 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 Broadwater (Bega Valley)
Broadwater is a rural locality situated within the Bega Valley Shire on the Far South Coast of New South Wales, encompassing the 2549 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by low-lying coastal terrain, agricultural land, and proximity to local waterways and wetland environments typical of the Sapphire Coast region. The population is sparse, reflecting a predominantly rural demographic engaged in primary industries, agriculture, and local services, with many residents accessing larger nearby commercial hubs for comprehensive employment and retail needs.
Local life in Broadwater is quiet and community-focused, centered around rural living, farming, and environmental appreciation. While the locality itself has limited commercial amenities due to its small size and population, residents utilize nearby towns within the Bega Valley Local Government Area for schooling, healthcare, shopping, and recreational facilities. The surrounding natural landscape offers access to outdoor pursuits such as fishing, bushwalking, and exploring the region’s coastal ecosystems and national parks.
Historically, the broader Bega Valley region holds rich Indigenous heritage as the traditional country of the Yuin people, who managed and utilized the rich coastal and riverine resources for millennia. Following European settlement in the 19th century, the area—like much of the surrounding shire—transitioned into pastoral leaseholds, dairy farming, and timber-getting. Today, Broadwater retains its historic rural character, preserving the agrarian traditions that shaped the early settlement and economic development of the Far South Coast.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences | 1 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
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.