Broulee crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
76 recorded in this period, compared with 98 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Broulee
Broulee is a coastal village situated in the Eurobodalla Shire on the South Coast of New South Wales, within the postcode 2537. Geographically defined by its prominent peninsula, sandy beaches, and proximity to Broulee Island—a nature reserve accessible at low tide—the locality supports a permanent population that experiences significant seasonal influxes of holidaymakers and tourists.
The local lifestyle is centered around coastal recreation, including surfing, swimming, and fishing, supported by amenities such as local sporting fields, caravan parks, and access to nearby educational facilities like St Peter's Anglican College and Broulee Public School. Commercial services within the village are modest, with residents typically relying on neighboring towns such as Moruya and Batemans Bay for broader retail, medical, and administrative needs.
Historically, the area holds significance as part of the traditional lands of the Yuin Nation. European presence in the wider region developed through 19th-century maritime trade, agriculture, and timber-getting, with Broulee functioning as an early port for the Eurobodalla district before the rise of neighboring commercial hubs.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 9 | 4 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 9 | 15 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 7 | 6 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 5 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 4 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 7 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 3 |
| Trespass | 4 | 4 |
| Fraud | 3 | 2 |
| Other offences | 3 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 4 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 5 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 13 |
| Offensive language | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 4 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,947 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.