Broughton Village crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
10 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Broughton Village
Broughton Village is a small rural locality situated in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, within the Kiama Municipal Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2534. Geographically positioned inland from the coastal town of Kiama, the area is characterized by undulating green pastures, rolling hills, and rural acreages typical of the northern Illawarra escarpment foothills. Due to its predominantly rural zoning, the locality maintains a very small population and low population density, functioning primarily as an agricultural and lifestyle-oriented residential community.
Local life in Broughton Village is quiet and community-focused, relying heavily on the nearby service centers of Kiama, Berry, and Jamberoo for commercial, educational, and medical amenities. The area features limited local infrastructure, consisting mainly of rural properties, local roads, and scattered agricultural enterprises. Residents generally commute to neighboring towns for employment, schooling, and daily shopping, while the immediate surrounds offer a peaceful, pastoral lifestyle with scenic views of the surrounding countryside.
Historically, the area was part of the traditional lands of the Wodi Wodi people of the Dharawal nation before European settlement in the early 19th century. Named after the nearby Broughton River—which was itself named by explorer George Bass after Broughton-in-Furness—the locality developed largely around dairy farming and timber getting. While much of the original historic built environment has been replaced or repurposed over time, the landscape retains a strong connection to the region's early European agricultural history.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 95 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.