Holbrook crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
65 recorded in this period, compared with 113 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Holbrook
Holbrook is a rural town in the south of New South Wales, situated within the Greater Hume Shire council area with the postcode 2644. Located approximately halfway between Sydney and Melbourne, the town lies just off the Hume Highway, serving as a significant resting point for interstate travelers. At the 2021 census, Holbrook recorded a population of roughly 1,700 residents. The surrounding region is characterized by flat to undulating pastoral land dedicated primarily to sheep grazing, cereal cropping, and cattle farming.
The town functions as a key commercial and service center for the surrounding agricultural district. Local amenities include a central shopping strip with retail and dining options, educational facilities, healthcare services, and various sporting and recreation reserves. Parks and public spaces are well-maintained throughout the township, supporting community events and local clubs that foster a close-knit rural lifestyle.
Originally established in the mid-19th century, the locality was first known as Ten Mile Creek before being renamed Germanton in acknowledgment of its early German settlers. During the First World War, anti-German sentiment prompted the town to be renamed Holbrook in 1915, in honor of Lieutenant Norman Holbrook, a decorated Royal Navy submarine commander. The town's most prominent landmark is the HMAS *Otway*, a decommissioned Oberon-class submarine installed in the local park, which symbolizes Holbrook's unique connection to naval history and serves as a major tourist attraction.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 8 | 10 |
| Malicious damage to property | 8 | 8 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 11 |
| Fraud | 5 | 28 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 16 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 5 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 4 |
| Offensive conduct | 3 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 2 |
| Trespass | 3 | 3 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 2 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Importing drugs | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 2 |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,650 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.