North Bondi Crime Index

73

(100 is safest)

Safer than 73% of most Australia suburbs

North Bondi Crime Map

North Bondi crime map

North Bondi Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across North Bondi
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 333, down 3% from 345 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • North Bondi is in the 63rd percentile for safety, meaning 37% of NSW suburbs are safer than North Bondi and 63% of suburbs are more dangerous than North Bondi.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 10% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 38% (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 increased by 20% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 7% (7 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 25% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 4% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in North Bondi: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that North Bondi’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 73% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 37% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to North Bondi. Therefore, North Bondi’s public safety metrics are high.

How risky is that? Living in North Bondi comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 41 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand North Bondi’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in North Bondi.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of North Bondi crime statistics shows that there are 625 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in North Bondi are 1 in 159.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in North Bondi, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 56, equivalent to a rate of 1746 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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.

North Bondi Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person58625
Property and deception offences1621746
Drug offences27291
Public order and security offences13140
Justice procedures offences19205
Other offences54582
Total3333590

North Bondi Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 159

In North Bondi

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in North Bondi vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: North Bondi vs NSW

North Bondi population: 9277

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2862864302770
Sexual offences1014650108179
Robbery117601122
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion1127112
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1440910151501
Other offences against the person418834323

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault222
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences886
Domestic violence related assault19205
Non-domestic violence related assault775

North Bondi Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 56

In North Bondi

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in North Bondi vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: North Bondi vs NSW, Australia

North Bondi population: 9277

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft10018002810782204
Burglary/Break and Enter1824967194306
Arson137601146
Malicious damage to property4349136464602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft997
Steal from motor vehicle26280
Steal from retail store111
Break and enter dwelling17183
Break and enter non-dwelling111

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in North Bondi vs NSW

Drug Offences: North Bondi 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 possession213403222641667
Drug dealing and trafficking56293547705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences158411172

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: North Bondi vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1117321119212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences21466422179.54

North Bondi Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in North Bondi vs NSW

North Bondi Crime FAQs

How many murders were in North Bondi in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in North 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 North 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 North Bondi is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in North Bondi?

The overall crime rate in North Bondi, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3590 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 North Bondi a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that North Bondi total crime rate in 2021 was 3590. This means it’s 63% safer than all NSW suburbs. So North Bondi has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is North Bondi safe at night?

41% of crimes in North Bondi occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in North Bondi at night.

Total Crime Stats of North Bondi

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 Police22
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault2019
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault97
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault72
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences933
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery388
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion01
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment1514
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person24
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft129
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2026
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store31
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods59
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling2217
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud3833
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences75
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1517
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling011
Property and deception offencesArsonArson21
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property4543
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine108
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis812
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs91
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine34
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy30
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs11
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass116
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent13
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences52
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences64
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences10
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences2450
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order75
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions612
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer72
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

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