Crime Rates for Bonnet Bay, NSW
⇌ Compare Bonnet Bay with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Bonnet Bay (2226) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 34 reported incidents, equal to 1,519 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Bonnet Bay, NSW in 2021 was 2,238. In the last 10 years, Bonnet Bay, NSW's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 2238 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 279.8 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 1119 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 Bonnet Bay for 2026: Theft (8), Against justice procedures (7), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (7).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 33 | 17 | 27 | 25 | 33 | 19 | 33 | 41 | 41 | 18 | 34 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 7 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Assault | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drug offences | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 7 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Other offences | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Theft | 18 | 7 | 10 | 19 | 18 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Bonnet Bay, NSW recorded 34 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 135 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 0 | 400.00% (0) |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 2 | 250.00% (2) |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Fraud | 4 | 2 | 100.00% (2) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Other theft | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
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 Bonnet Bay, NSW
How common is car theft in the Bonnet Bay, NSW?
There were 2 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 182.5 day.
Is Bonnet Bay, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Bonnet Bay, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 1,519 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 Bonnet Bay, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Bonnet Bay, NSW was Theft with 8 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Bonnet Bay, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Bonnet Bay, NSW have increased by 79% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Bonnet Bay, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 15 incident against persons in Bonnet Bay, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Bonnet Bay, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 10 property crime incident in Bonnet Bay, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Bonnet Bay, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Bonnet Bay, NSW recorded 0 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Bonnet Bay (2021)
Bonnet Bay is a quiet suburb with around 2238 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 54.7% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3 people. The median household weekly income is $3087, though the unemployment rate stands at 3%. A majority of people (77.4%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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*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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