Bondi Crime Index
61
(100 is safest)
Safer than 61% of most Australia suburbs
Bondi Crime Map
Bondi Crime Statistics at a Glance
The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Bondi.
- The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 652, down 8% from 708 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
- Bondi is in the 38th percentile for safety, meaning 62% of NSW suburbs are safer than Bondi and 38% of suburbs are more dangerous than Bondi.
- The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 20% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
- There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 8% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 26% (54 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 54% (34 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
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Crime in Bondi: An In-Depth Analysis
According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Bondi is ranked safer than 61% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Bondi crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.
In NSW, only about 62% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Bondi. As a result, Bondi has moderate scores in public safety metrics.
If you are a resident of Bondi, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 34 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.
Let’s take a closer look at Bondi’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Bondi’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Bondi’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!
AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Bondi is 983 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Bondi is 1 in 101. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.
From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Bondi is 1 in 51. This is equal to a rate of 1907 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here include theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.
Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.
Bondi Crime Rates by Offences Division
Bondi Crimes Against the Person
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person
1 in 101
In Bondi
1 in 65
In NSW
Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes Against the Person: Bondi vs NSW
Bondi population: 10381
NSW population: 8058541
Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Bondi crime rates for the selected offences.
Bondi Property and Deception Offences
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences
1 in 51
In Bondi
1 in 30
In NSW
Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Property and Deception Offences: Bondi vs NSW, Australia
Bondi population: 10381
NSW population: 8058541
An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Bondi crime statistics for each offence type.
Drug Offences
Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug Offences: Bondi vs New South Wales
Public Order and Security Offences
Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Public Order and Security Offences: Bondi vs NSW
Bondi Crimes per Square KM
Bondi Crime FAQs
How many murders were in Bondi in 2021?
According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Bondi in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.
What’s the most common crime in Bondi?
According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Bondi is fraud.
What is the crime rate in Bondi?
The overall crime rate in Bondi, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6281 in the year ending December 2021.
However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.
Is Bondi a safe place to live in?
NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Bondi total crime rate in 2021 was 6281. This means it’s 38% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Bondi has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.
Is Bondi safe at night?
41% of crimes in Bondi occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Bondi at night.
Total Crime Stats of Bondi
Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.
References
- NSW Police public site
- NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons
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