Bonnells Bay Crime Index

48

(100 is safest)

Safer than 48% of most Australia suburbs

Bonnells Bay Crime Map

Bonnells Bay crime map

Bonnells Bay Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Bonnells Bay.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Bonnells Bay
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 223, down 8% from 242 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Bonnells Bay is in the 43rd percentile for safety, meaning 57% of NSW suburbs are safer than Bonnells Bay and 43% of suburbs are more dangerous than Bonnells Bay.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 105% (22 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 44% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 55% (37 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 40% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 63% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Bonnells Bay: 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, Bonnells Bay is ranked safer than 48% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Bonnells Bay crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 57% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Bonnells Bay. As a result, Bonnells Bay has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Bonnells Bay, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 26 (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 Bonnells Bay’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 Bonnells Bay’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Bonnells Bay’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 Bonnells Bay is 1971 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 Bonnells Bay is 1 in 50. 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 Bonnells Bay is 1 in 59. This is equal to a rate of 1675 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.

Bonnells Bay Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person801971
Property and deception offences681675
Drug offences9222
Public order and security offences7172
Justice procedures offences36887
Other offences23567
Total2235494

Bonnells Bay Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 50

In Bonnells Bay

1 in 65

In NSW

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Bonnells Bay vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Bonnells Bay vs NSW

Bonnells Bay population: 4059

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault43628641059770
Sexual offences614650148179
Robbery117602522
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2940910714501
Other offences against the person118832523

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Bonnells Bay crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault374
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences374
Domestic violence related assault30739
Non-domestic violence related assault12296

Bonnells Bay Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 59

In Bonnells Bay

1 in 30

In NSW

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Bonnells Bay vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Bonnells Bay vs NSW, Australia

Bonnells Bay population: 4059

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft301800287392204
Burglary/Break and Enter524967123306
Arson237604946
Malicious damage to property3149136764602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Bonnells Bay crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft9222
Steal from motor vehicle7172
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling374
Break and enter non-dwelling249

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Bonnells Bay vs NSW

Drug Offences: Bonnells Bay vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession53403212341667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293257705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116251366
Other drug offences258414972

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Bonnells Bay vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct21732149212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences514664123179.54

Bonnells Bay Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Bonnells Bay vs NSW

Bonnells Bay Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Bonnells Bay in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Bonnells Bay in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Bonnells Bay?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Bonnells Bay is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Bonnells Bay?

The overall crime rate in Bonnells Bay, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5494 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 Bonnells Bay a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Bonnells Bay total crime rate in 2021 was 5494. This means it’s 43% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Bonnells Bay has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Bonnells Bay safe at night?

35% of crimes in Bonnells Bay occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Bonnells Bay at night.

Total Crime Stats of Bonnells Bay

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police21
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault930
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1012
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault63
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences610
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery163
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment2529
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft159
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle167
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store20
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods41
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling42
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1610
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences101
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling83
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling112
Property and deception offencesArsonArson52
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1931
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis203
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines61
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs11
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis21
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences102
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass22
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences115
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences01
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences721
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order920
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions511
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer41
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures24

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

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney