Crime Rates for Bonbeach, VIC
⇌ Compare Bonbeach with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Bonbeach (3196) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 664 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 9,686 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Bonbeach, VIC in 2021 was 6,855. In the last 10 years, Bonbeach, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 118.2 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 19.9 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 253.9 people. When considering these numbers, it is also important to consider the trends of these numbers compared to the greater melbourne area.
Most Common Crimes in Bonbeach for 2025: B Property and deception offences (417), A Crimes against the person (101), E Justice procedures offences (64).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 333 | 599 | 637 | 709 | 772 | 693 | 530 | 670 | 746 | 773 | 664 |
| A Crimes against the person | 41 | 94 | 102 | 108 | 99 | 110 | 157 | 116 | 126 | 75 | 101 |
| B Property and deception offences | 181 | 257 | 282 | 327 | 425 | 264 | 223 | 334 | 434 | 465 | 417 |
| C Drug offences | 36 | 43 | 59 | 87 | 41 | 57 | 5 | 48 | 74 | 129 | 46 |
| D Public order and security offences | 25 | 76 | 55 | 45 | 55 | 50 | 17 | 30 | 21 | 44 | 36 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 49 | 129 | 131 | 136 | 141 | 185 | 120 | 140 | 91 | 60 | 64 |
| F Other offences | 1 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 27 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Bonbeach, VIC recorded 664 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 3609 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Bonbeach, VIC recorded 56 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 56 | 46 | 21.74% |
| Robbery In 2025, Bonbeach, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Robbery. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Bonbeach, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 27 | 7 | 285.71% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Bonbeach, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 5 | 3 | 66.67% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Bonbeach, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 11 | 18 | -38.89% |
| Arson In 2025, Bonbeach, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Bonbeach, VIC recorded 42 reported cases of Property damage. | 42 | 66 | -36.36% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Bonbeach, VIC recorded 85 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 85 | 77 | 10.39% |
| Theft In 2025, Bonbeach, VIC recorded 259 reported cases of Theft. | 259 | 276 | -6.16% |
| Deception In 2025, Bonbeach, VIC recorded 31 reported cases of Deception. | 31 | 44 | -29.55% |
| Bribery In 2025, Bonbeach, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Bonbeach, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 2 | 20 | -90.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Bonbeach, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 3 | 10 | -70.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Bonbeach, VIC recorded 41 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 41 | 99 | -58.59% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Bonbeach, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Bonbeach, VIC recorded 25 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 25 | 31 | -19.35% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Bonbeach, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 5 | 7 | -28.57% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Bonbeach, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 6 | 6 | 0.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Bonbeach, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Bonbeach, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 3 | 11 | -72.73% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Bonbeach, VIC recorded 61 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 61 | 49 | 24.49% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Bonbeach, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Bonbeach, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Bonbeach, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Bonbeach, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Dec), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as offences per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported offences 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 Bonbeach, VIC
How common is car theft in the Bonbeach, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 25 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 0 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Bonbeach, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Bonbeach, VIC are Cash/Document (502), Personal Property (486), Car Accessories (341), Power Tools (298) and Tools (256).
What is the crime rate in Bonbeach, VIC?
Bonbeach, VIC has a crime rate of 664 reported criminal offences.
Is Bonbeach, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Bonbeach, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 9,686 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Bonbeach, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Bonbeach, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 417 reported offences.
Has crime in the Bonbeach, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 4% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Bonbeach, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 101 offenses against persons in Bonbeach, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Bonbeach, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 386 property crime offenses in Bonbeach, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Bonbeach, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Bonbeach, VIC recorded 46 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Bonbeach (2021)
Bonbeach is a quiet suburb with around 6855 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 41.2% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.2 people. The median household weekly income is $1766, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.6%. A majority of people (72.2%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, assault and related offences fluctuated with a general increase until 2022, then declining slightly by 2025.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, exhibiting steady growth from 2015 to 2025, peaking around 2019-2024.
- Assault remains the dominant violent crime, consistently higher than robbery, which stays very low across all years.
- A notable spike occurred in stalking, harassment, and threatening behaviour in 2021, followed by a sharp drop through 2024.
- Despite fluctuations, the rise in theft and assaults highlights ongoing safety concerns related to personal and property crimes.
Disclaimer: This content is AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify information independently.
*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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