Crime Rates for Bonnyrigg Heights, NSW
⇌ Compare Bonnyrigg Heights with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Bonnyrigg Heights (2177) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 162 reported incidents, equal to 2,198 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Bonnyrigg Heights, NSW in 2021 was 7,369. In the last 10 years, Bonnyrigg Heights, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 387.8 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 131.6 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 350.9 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 Bonnyrigg Heights for 2026: Theft (59), Assault (26), Against justice procedures (22).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 280 | 212 | 215 | 216 | 197 | 177 | 219 | 207 | 184 | 164 | 162 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 9 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 23 | 14 | 8 | 20 | 22 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Assault | 29 | 21 | 23 | 39 | 29 | 26 | 35 | 26 | 29 | 18 | 26 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Drug offences | 32 | 27 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 8 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 26 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 12 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 16 |
| Liquor offences | 5 | 6 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 35 | 31 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 24 | 20 | 20 |
| Other offences | 5 | 2 | 22 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 9 | 3 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 5 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 5 | 2 |
| Theft | 113 | 69 | 69 | 87 | 94 | 58 | 66 | 87 | 58 | 56 | 59 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Bonnyrigg Heights, NSW recorded 162 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 816 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 13 | 9 | 44.44% (9) |
| Breach bail conditions | 6 | 10 | -40.00% (10) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 15 | 12 | 25.00% (12) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 11 | 6 | 83.33% (6) |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Criminal intent | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Trespass | 0 | 4 | -100.00% (4) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 1 | 4 | -75.00% (4) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 16 | 21 | -23.81% (21) |
| Liquor offences | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Malicious damage to property | 20 | 20 | 0.00% (20) |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 10 | -70.00% (10) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 7 | -85.71% (7) |
| Fraud | 43 | 29 | 48.28% (29) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 5 | -40.00% (5) |
| Other theft | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 5 | -80.00% (5) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 8 | 7 | 14.29% (7) |
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 Bonnyrigg Heights, NSW
How common is car theft in the Bonnyrigg Heights, NSW?
There were 5 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 73 day.
Is Bonnyrigg Heights, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Bonnyrigg Heights, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 2,198 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 Bonnyrigg Heights, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Bonnyrigg Heights, NSW was Theft with 59 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Bonnyrigg Heights, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 8% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Bonnyrigg Heights, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 45 incident against persons in Bonnyrigg Heights, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Bonnyrigg Heights, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 80 property crime incident in Bonnyrigg Heights, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Bonnyrigg Heights, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Bonnyrigg Heights, NSW recorded 8 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Bonnyrigg Heights (2021)
Bonnyrigg Heights is a quiet suburb with around 7369 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 53.7% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3.6 people. The median household weekly income is $1930, though the unemployment rate stands at 7.3%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 44% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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If you’re considering living near Bonnyrigg Heights , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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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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