Bondi crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
550 recorded in this period, compared with 536 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bondi
Bondi is a prominent coastal suburb located 7 kilometres east of the Sydney central business district in the state of New South Wales, within the local government area of Waverley Council (Postcode 2026). The locality is defined by its dramatic topography, featuring sandstone headlands that frame the world-renowned Bondi Beach. Demographically, Bondi is densely populated and culturally diverse, characterized by a high proportion of young professionals, renters, and overseas-born residents—particularly from the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and South Africa—alongside a long-established Jewish community.
Local life in Bondi is centered around outdoor recreation, coastal living, and a vibrant commercial strip along Campbell Parade and Hall Street. The suburb functions as a major hub for tourism, surfing, swimming, and coastal walking, most notably the Bondi to Coogee coastal track. Essential amenities include a wide array of retail outlets, cafes, restaurants, and public transport links connecting the area directly to Sydney's CBD via bus services. Educational and recreational facilities, including parks and the historic Bondi Icebergs Club, further support the residential population.
The history of Bondi dates back to the early 19th century, with the name derived from an Aboriginal word, *boondi*, meaning water breaking over rocks. Land grants in the area were issued in the 1800s, and the suburb began to transition from a rural estate into a popular public recreation and residential area following the dedication of the beach as a public reserve in 1882. The extension of the tramway in the late 19th and early 20th centuries accelerated its development as a working-class and subsequently middle-class beachside suburb, leaving a heritage legacy that includes late-Victorian, Federation, and Art Deco architectural styles.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 48 | 69 |
| Malicious damage to property | 48 | 28 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 47 | 25 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 38 | 23 |
| Steal from dwelling | 33 | 42 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 31 | 28 |
| Breach bail conditions | 22 | 15 |
| Other offences | 22 | 16 |
| Other theft | 20 | 20 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 20 | 27 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 18 | 24 |
| Sexual assault | 18 | 20 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 15 | 8 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 14 | 8 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 13 | 15 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 13 | 5 |
| Liquor offences | 12 | 10 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 12 | 15 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 10,411 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.