Broadway crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
39 recorded in this period, compared with 21 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Broadway
Broadway is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Upper Lachlan Shire local government area (postcode 2581). The geography is characterized by undulating agricultural land, typical of the broader tablelands, supporting a predominantly agrarian landscape. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed, with residents typically residing on large rural landholdings rather than in a concentrated township.
The local economy and lifestyle center on primary production, primarily grazing and livestock farming. Local amenities within Broadway itself are extremely limited, with residents relying on nearby regional centers such as Crookwell or Goulburn for retail, education, health services, and community infrastructure. The area is connected by a network of rural roads that facilitate regional agricultural transport and local travel.
Historically, Broadway developed as part of the broader European settlement and pastoral expansion of the Upper Lachlan district during the 19th century. Land use has historically been dedicated to sheep and cattle grazing. While the locality retains few distinct commercial or public historical buildings, the rural cultural landscape reflects the enduring heritage of early Australian pastoralism in New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from retail store | 21 | 5 |
| Trespass | 3 | 0 |
| Fraud | 2 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 2 |
| Other offences | 2 | 0 |
| Other theft | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 1 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from person | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 63 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.