1Bourke
Bourke, New South Wales, Australia: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 1 out of 10 High crime
1/10 in New South Wales · 2/10 in the world
Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 152,944 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 | 31 | 1,342 | 238.8 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 206 | 8,917.7 | 872.4 |
| Includes domestic violence related assault. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 5 | 216.5 | 20.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Theft, including break and enter | 305 | 13,203.5 | 2,125.6 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 45 | 1,948.1 | 484 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Malicious damage to property | 113 | 4,891.8 | 560.6 |
Source: BOCSAR, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 0 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 31 |
| Violence | 206 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Theft and burglary | 305 |
| Drugs | 45 |
| Damage and public order | 113 |
Questions about crime in Bourke
- Is Bourke safe?
- Bourke: Safety 1 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Bourke?
- Bourke: Weighted crime: 152,944 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in Bourke?
- Recorded homicides in Bourke (12 months to June 2026): 0.
Other places nearby
- Walgett 1/10
- Lachlan 1/10
- Narromine 2/10
- Parkes 2/10
- Narrabri 3/10
- Moree Plains 1/10
- Warrumbungle 3/10
- Broken Hill 1/10
