Bonny Hills crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
76 recorded in this period, compared with 66 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bonny Hills
Bonny Hills is a coastal village situated in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, within the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area and bearing the postcode 2445. Located approximately 20 kilometres south of Port Macquarie, the locality is defined by its coastal geography, featuring prominent natural landmarks such as Grants Beach and the headland of Rainbow Beach. Bonny Hills is a growing residential and semi-rural community characterised by a demographically diverse population, with a notable proportion of families and retirees attracted to the coastal environment.
Local life in Bonny Hills centres around outdoor recreation, tourism, and community-oriented amenities. The area is well-known for surfing, swimming, and bushwalking, particularly within the Queens Lake Nature Reserve which borders the western side of the locality. Essential local infrastructure includes a primary school, local sporting facilities, holiday accommodation parks, and a small commercial strip catering to daily needs, while broader retail, medical, and educational services are accessed in nearby Port Macquarie.
Prior to European settlement, the area was traditional land of the Birpai Aboriginal people, who utilized the coastal and forest resources for sustenance and cultural practices. European presence in the wider Hastings region grew rapidly in the 19th century through timber harvesting and agriculture. Bonny Hills itself developed more gradually as a coastal retreat and holiday destination before experiencing residential expansion in the latter half of the 20th century, transforming it into the permanent suburban-coastal community seen today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 11 | 6 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 8 | 8 |
| Liquor offences | 8 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 7 | 5 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 6 | 4 |
| Steal from dwelling | 5 | 5 |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 1 |
| Fraud | 4 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 3 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 2 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 4 |
| Other theft | 1 | 4 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,045 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.