Crime Rates for Bondi, NSW
⇌ Compare Bondi with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Bondi (2026) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 530 reported incidents, equal to 5,091 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Bondi, NSW in 2021 was 10,411. In the last 10 years, Bondi, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 216.9 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 59.8 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 385.6 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 for 2026: Theft (181), Assault (70), Drug offences (57).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 709 | 666 | 513 | 650 | 907 | 674 | 602 | 500 | 506 | 495 | 530 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 55 | 54 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 58 | 80 | 46 | 37 | 38 | 44 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Assault | 78 | 69 | 52 | 66 | 60 | 64 | 54 | 48 | 75 | 47 | 70 |
| 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 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 4 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 27 | 23 | 11 | 18 | 24 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 |
| Drug offences | 70 | 62 | 37 | 90 | 239 | 148 | 86 | 89 | 50 | 93 | 57 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 30 | 19 | 31 | 32 | 35 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 38 | 27 | 40 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 24 | 4 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 19 |
| Malicious damage to property | 79 | 58 | 53 | 69 | 58 | 61 | 25 | 35 | 40 | 34 | 35 |
| Other offences | 12 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 11 | 30 | 108 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 19 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 25 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 12 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual offences | 14 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 35 | 18 | 16 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
| Theft | 254 | 330 | 232 | 266 | 316 | 215 | 147 | 169 | 191 | 174 | 181 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 79 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 9 |
In 2026, Bondi, NSW recorded 530 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 2475 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 14 | 13 | 7.69% (13) |
| Breach bail conditions | 22 | 20 | 10.00% (20) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 7 | 4 | 75.00% (4) |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Assault Police | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 31 | 26 | 19.23% (26) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 35 | 20 | 75.00% (20) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Criminal intent | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Offensive conduct | 6 | 4 | 50.00% (4) |
| Offensive language | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Trespass | 7 | 9 | -22.22% (9) |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 0 | 5 | -100.00% (5) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 11 | 19 | -42.11% (19) |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Other drug offences | 3 | 6 | -50.00% (6) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 6 | -50.00% (6) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 16 | 20 | -20.00% (20) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 10 | 24 | -58.33% (24) |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 6 | 4 | 50.00% (4) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 40 | 27 | 48.15% (27) |
| Liquor offences | 19 | 8 | 137.50% (8) |
| Malicious damage to property | 35 | 34 | 2.94% (34) |
| Other offences | 19 | 13 | 46.15% (13) |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 12 | 4 | 200.00% (4) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 14 | 17 | -17.65% (17) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 9 | 6 | 50.00% (6) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 8 | 14 | -42.86% (14) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 6 | 1 | 500.00% (1) |
| Fraud | 62 | 62 | 0.00% (62) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 8 | 12 | -33.33% (12) |
| Other theft | 21 | 13 | 61.54% (13) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 20 | 23 | -13.04% (23) |
| Steal from dwelling | 40 | 31 | 29.03% (31) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 9 | 10 | -10.00% (10) |
| Steal from retail store | 7 | 8 | -12.50% (8) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 9 | 13 | -30.77% (13) |
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.
How safe do you feel in Bondi, NSW?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel very unsafe living in Bondi, NSW. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Bondi, NSW
How common is car theft in the Bondi, NSW?
There were 12 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 30.4 day.
Is Bondi, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Bondi, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 5,091 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Mar 2026 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Bondi, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Bondi, NSW was Theft with 181 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Bondi, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 21% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Bondi, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 138 incident against persons in Bondi, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Bondi, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 216 property crime incident in Bondi, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Bondi, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Bondi, NSW recorded 57 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Bondi (2021)
Bondi is a vibrant suburb with 10411 people. While families are part of the community, only about 35.1% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.1 people. The median household weekly income is $2546, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.2%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 47.7% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Bondi
If you’re considering living near Bondi , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Bellevue Hill - 192 incidents (0.01813 per 100,000 people)
- Clovelly - 124 incidents (0.02537 per 100,000 people)
- Bronte - 231 incidents (0.03224 per 100,000 people)
- North Bondi - 324 incidents (0.03488 per 100,000 people)
- Queens Park - 112 incidents (0.03563 per 100,000 people)
- Tamarama - 53 incidents (0.03586 per 100,000 people)
- Waverley - 300 incidents (0.07116 per 100,000 people)
- Bondi Beach - 1140 incidents (0.09902 per 100,000 people)
- Bondi Junction - 1926 incidents (0.18589 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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