Crime Rates for Boolaroo, NSW
⇌ Compare Boolaroo with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Boolaroo (2284) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 258 reported incidents, equal to 15,770 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Boolaroo, NSW in 2021 was 1,636. In the last 10 years, Boolaroo, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 74.4 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 12.7 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 102.3 people. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.
Most Common Crimes in Boolaroo for 2026: Theft (112), Against justice procedures (30), Transport regulatory offences (28).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 296 | 526 | 233 | 255 | 220 | 189 | 273 | 203 | 255 | 287 | 258 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 44 | 235 | 13 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 24 | 29 | 30 |
| Arson | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Assault | 20 | 19 | 25 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 27 | 13 | 30 | 21 | 24 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Drug offences | 22 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 6 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 18 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 21 | 30 | 24 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 27 | 21 |
| Other offences | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 31 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 13 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| Theft | 61 | 62 | 25 | 82 | 89 | 72 | 106 | 90 | 105 | 129 | 112 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 90 | 138 | 114 | 122 | 76 | 45 | 50 | 29 | 50 | 33 | 28 |
In 2026, Boolaroo, NSW recorded 258 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 933 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 20 | 17 | 17.65% (17) |
| Breach bail conditions | 6 | 8 | -25.00% (8) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 4 | 2 | 100.00% (2) |
| Arson | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 13 | 10 | 30.00% (10) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 11 | 11 | 0.00% (11) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Criminal intent | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Offensive language | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Cultivating cannabis | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 0 | 5 | -100.00% (5) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Murder * | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 18 | 16 | 12.50% (16) |
| Malicious damage to property | 21 | 27 | -22.22% (27) |
| Other offences | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 4 | -100.00% (4) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 3 | 66.67% (3) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 12 | 9 | 33.33% (9) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 5 | 10 | -50.00% (10) |
| Fraud | 19 | 25 | -24.00% (25) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 13 | 13 | 0.00% (13) |
| Other theft | 10 | 13 | -23.08% (13) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 0 | 4 | -100.00% (4) |
| Steal from dwelling | 5 | 6 | -16.67% (6) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 23 | 15 | 53.33% (15) |
| Steal from person | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Steal from retail store | 23 | 34 | -32.35% (34) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 28 | 33 | -15.15% (33) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Mar 2026), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as incidents per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported incidents and population data from the last census (2021). Rates may appear higher or lower than current reality depending on population changes, so it is difficult to declare any suburb completely safe or unsafe.
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FAQ About Crime in Boolaroo, NSW
How common is car theft in the Boolaroo, NSW?
There were 13 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 28.1 day.
Is Boolaroo, NSW safe in 2026
Based on official statistics, Boolaroo, NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 15,770 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Mar 2026 is higher than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Boolaroo, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Boolaroo, NSW was Theft with 112 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Boolaroo, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Boolaroo, NSW have increased by 37% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Boolaroo, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 51 incident against persons in Boolaroo, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Boolaroo, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 135 property crime incident in Boolaroo, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Boolaroo, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Boolaroo, NSW recorded 6 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Boolaroo (2021)
Boolaroo is a quiet suburb with around 1636 people. While families are part of the community, only about 35.4% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.4 people. The median household weekly income is $1504, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.7%. The area has a strong local identity, with over 86% of people born in Australia.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Boolaroo
If you’re considering living near Boolaroo , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Lakelands - 32 incidents (0.02215 per 100,000 people)
- Macquarie Hills - 95 incidents (0.02635 per 100,000 people)
- Speers Point - 198 incidents (0.05824 per 100,000 people)
- Edgeworth - 391 incidents (0.06108 per 100,000 people)
- Booragul - 148 incidents (0.09119 per 100,000 people)
- Argenton - 147 incidents (0.10873 per 100,000 people)
- Teralba - 328 incidents (0.12359 per 100,000 people)
- Glendale - 471 incidents (0.14448 per 100,000 people)
- Cardiff - 921 incidents (0.14577 per 100,000 people)
*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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