1Broken Hill
Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 1 out of 10 High crime
1/10 in New South Wales · 6/10 in the world
Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 49,238 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by BOCSAR (12 months to June 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 1.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 92 | 525.3 | 238.8 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 459 | 2,620.6 | 872.4 |
| Includes domestic violence related assault. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 6 | 34.3 | 20.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Theft, including break and enter | 608 | 3,471.3 | 2,125.6 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 322 | 1,838.4 | 484 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Malicious damage to property | 286 | 1,632.9 | 560.6 |
Source: BOCSAR, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 0 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 92 |
| Violence | 459 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Theft and burglary | 608 |
| Drugs | 322 |
| Damage and public order | 286 |
Questions about crime in Broken Hill
- Is Broken Hill safe?
- Broken Hill: Safety 1 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Broken Hill?
- Broken Hill: Weighted crime: 49,238 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in Broken Hill?
- Recorded homicides in Broken Hill (12 months to June 2026): 0.
Other places nearby
- Wentworth 3/10
- Murray River 6/10
- Edward River 3/10
- Griffith 4/10
- Lachlan 1/10
- Leeton 3/10
- Bland 7/10
- Narrandera 2/10
