Bonnyrigg Heights crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
126 recorded in this period, compared with 128 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bonnyrigg Heights
Bonnyrigg Heights is a residential suburb located in the south-western region of Sydney, within the local government area of the City of Fairfield (Postcode 2177). Situated approximately 36 kilometres from the Sydney central business district, the locality is characterised by an undulating topography typical of the Cumberland Plain. Demographically, Bonnyrigg Heights is a multicultural and established community featuring a diverse population with significant representation from various overseas-born backgrounds, reflected in the area's linguistic and cultural diversity.
Local life in the suburb is primarily centered around low-density residential housing, complemented by local parks, green spaces, and educational facilities. Commercial needs are largely serviced by nearby shopping hubs, including the Bonnyrigg Plaza shopping centre located in the adjacent suburb of Bonnyrigg. The locality is well-connected by regional road networks, such as the Horsley Drive and Cowpasture Road, facilitating access to major commercial centres in Liverpool and Fairfield.
Prior to European settlement, the land surrounding Bonnyrigg Heights was inhabited by the Cabrogal band of the Darug nation, who utilised the area's natural resources. The suburb derives its name in part from "Bonnyrigg," a Scottish town, and experienced significant suburban development during the latter half of the 20th century as Sydney's outer south-west expanded. Much of the historical agricultural land was progressively rezoned and subdivided into the residential neighbourhoods that define the modern locality today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 21 | 12 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 19 | 19 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 16 | 8 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 14 | 9 |
| Fraud | 10 | 15 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 9 | 8 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 7 | 7 |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 9 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 10 |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 2 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 2 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 7,369 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.