Bondi Junction crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1,839 recorded in this period, compared with 2,423 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bondi Junction
Bondi Junction is a major commercial and residential locality situated in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales, located approximately six kilometres east of the Sydney central business district. Falling entirely within the local government area of the Waverley Council and designated by the postcode 2022, the area functions as a key regional transport hub and dense urban centre. Demographically, the locality is characterised by a high proportion of apartment-style dwellings and a diverse, transient, and professional population, reflecting its status as a high-density gateway to Sydney's famous coastal beaches.
The locality is primarily recognised as a major retail and commercial hub, anchored by the large Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre, numerous street-level retail outlets, and professional services. Local life is heavily influenced by its comprehensive transport interchange, which integrates heavy rail and bus services, facilitating high commuter volumes. Educational, recreational, and civic amenities within and adjacent to the locality include public and private schools, medical facilities, and proximity to Centennial Park and Bondi Beach.
Historically, the area evolved from a traditional bullock track and rural expanse into a thriving commercial settlement following the extension of the tramway system in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The intersection from which the suburb derives its name—where Bondi Road meets Bronte Road—historically served as a pivotal junction connecting Sydney to the eastern beaches. Over subsequent decades, particularly following the deregulation and expansion of high-density zoning in the late 20th century, Bondi Junction underwent significant urban renewal, transforming from a traditional strip-shopping precinct into the high-rise commercial and residential centre it is today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from retail store | 463 | 463 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 261 | 541 |
| Other theft | 125 | 134 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 82 | 97 |
| Malicious damage to property | 80 | 105 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 71 | 89 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 68 | 107 |
| Fraud | 62 | 76 |
| Steal from dwelling | 55 | 52 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 52 | 82 |
| Breach bail conditions | 42 | 50 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 42 | 44 |
| Trespass | 42 | 55 |
| Other offences | 38 | 76 |
| Liquor offences | 33 | 57 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 32 | 45 |
| Offensive conduct | 25 | 22 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 23 | 19 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 10,361 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.