Crime Rates for Bondi Junction, NSW
⇌ Compare Bondi Junction with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Bondi Junction (2022) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 1926 reported incidents, equal to 18,589 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Bondi Junction, NSW in 2021 was 10,361. In the last 10 years, Bondi Junction, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 67.3 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 12.9 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 120.5 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 Bondi Junction for 2026: Theft (862), Transport regulatory offences (285), Drug offences (147).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2799 | 2524 | 2380 | 2358 | 2395 | 1994 | 1647 | 2173 | 2016 | 2209 | 1926 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 132 | 124 | 102 | 84 | 101 | 103 | 98 | 125 | 85 | 95 | 91 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Assault | 173 | 156 | 169 | 146 | 162 | 143 | 131 | 159 | 135 | 146 | 128 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 183 | 158 | 143 | 102 | 125 | 75 | 71 | 134 | 93 | 98 | 87 |
| Drug offences | 310 | 383 | 364 | 363 | 231 | 231 | 133 | 121 | 193 | 215 | 147 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 38 | 61 | 55 | 39 | 83 | 71 | 57 | 72 | 74 | 86 | 81 |
| Liquor offences | 121 | 113 | 70 | 78 | 83 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 16 | 22 | 67 |
| Malicious damage to property | 133 | 119 | 117 | 124 | 96 | 92 | 64 | 109 | 85 | 116 | 74 |
| Other offences | 39 | 40 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 79 | 197 | 31 | 21 | 67 | 46 |
| Other offences against the person | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 23 | 36 | 33 | 30 | 42 | 36 | 40 | 29 | 34 | 49 | 22 |
| Robbery | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 2 |
| Sexual offences | 25 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 35 | 38 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 32 | 26 |
| Theft | 1325 | 1150 | 1095 | 1080 | 1168 | 913 | 654 | 1149 | 979 | 805 | 862 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 286 | 150 | 169 | 252 | 223 | 185 | 145 | 177 | 254 | 460 | 285 |
In 2026, Bondi Junction, NSW recorded 1926 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 11180 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 23 | 31 | -25.81% (31) |
| Breach bail conditions | 44 | 48 | -8.33% (48) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 4 | 4 | 0.00% (4) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 20 | 12 | 66.67% (12) |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Assault Police | 8 | 14 | -42.86% (14) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 42 | 38 | 10.53% (38) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 78 | 94 | -17.02% (94) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Criminal intent | 9 | 12 | -25.00% (12) |
| Offensive conduct | 25 | 26 | -3.85% (26) |
| Offensive language | 10 | 8 | 25.00% (8) |
| Trespass | 43 | 52 | -17.31% (52) |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 5 | 3 | 66.67% (3) |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Other drug offences | 10 | 21 | -52.38% (21) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 23 | 22 | 4.55% (22) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 69 | 108 | -36.11% (108) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 10 | 14 | -28.57% (14) |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 4 | 7 | -42.86% (7) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 14 | 32 | -56.25% (32) |
| Attempted murder | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Murder * | 0 | 6 | -100.00% (6) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 81 | 86 | -5.81% (86) |
| Liquor offences | 67 | 22 | 204.55% (22) |
| Malicious damage to property | 74 | 116 | -36.21% (116) |
| Other offences | 46 | 67 | -31.34% (67) |
| Other offences against the person | 4 | 0 | 400.00% (0) |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 22 | 49 | -55.10% (49) |
| Robbery with a firearm | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 1 | 5 | -80.00% (5) |
| Sexual assault | 8 | 14 | -42.86% (14) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 18 | 18 | 0.00% (18) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 19 | 14 | 35.71% (14) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 25 | 11 | 127.27% (11) |
| Fraud | 68 | 76 | -10.53% (76) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 16 | 10 | 60.00% (10) |
| Other theft | 118 | 135 | -12.59% (135) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 58 | 68 | -14.71% (68) |
| Steal from dwelling | 58 | 47 | 23.40% (47) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 24 | 18 | 33.33% (18) |
| Steal from person | 10 | 9 | 11.11% (9) |
| Steal from retail store | 466 | 417 | 11.75% (417) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 285 | 460 | -38.04% (460) |
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 Bondi Junction, NSW
How common is car theft in the Bondi Junction, NSW?
There were 10 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 36.5 day.
Is Bondi Junction, NSW safe in 2026
Based on official statistics, Bondi Junction, NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 18,589 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 Bondi Junction, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Bondi Junction, NSW was Theft with 862 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Bondi Junction, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 3% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Bondi Junction, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 243 incident against persons in Bondi Junction, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Bondi Junction, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 937 property crime incident in Bondi Junction, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Bondi Junction, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Bondi Junction, NSW recorded 147 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Bondi Junction (2021)
Bondi Junction is a vibrant suburb with 10361 people. While families are part of the community, only about 32.6% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.1 people. The median household weekly income is $2379, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.4%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 42% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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If you’re considering living near Bondi Junction , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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- Double Bay - 399 incidents (0.08473 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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