Bonville crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
101 recorded in this period, compared with 99 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bonville
Bonville is a semi-rural locality situated on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, within the Coffs Harbour City Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2450. Geographically, the area is characterised by rolling green hills, dense native bushland, and the meandering Bonville Creek, which flows toward the coast near Urunga. Demographically, Bonville functions primarily as a low-density residential and agricultural community, attracting residents seeking a quiet lifestyle within close proximity to major regional hubs.
Local life in Bonville is centered around outdoor recreation, nature, and community-oriented amenities. The area is widely known for its high-end tourism and leisure infrastructure, most notably the Bonville Golf Resort, which features a championship golf course set among mature flooded gums. While the locality lacks a major commercial centre, residents rely on nearby Sawtell and Coffs Harbour for comprehensive retail, educational, and healthcare services. Transport connectivity is provided by the Pacific Highway, which traverses the area.
Historically, the Bonville district developed around the timber-getting and agricultural industries in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The area took its name from Bonville Creek, which was reportedly named after early settler and timbergetter George Bonville. Over subsequent decades, the local economy shifted away from heavy timber harvesting toward dairy farming, horticulture, and eventually residential acreage and tourism, preserving much of the natural landscape that defines the area today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 14 | 6 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 8 | 17 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 7 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 7 | 10 |
| Other offences | 6 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 6 | 3 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 6 | 5 |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 1 |
| Fraud | 5 | 3 |
| Arson | 4 | 5 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 6 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 0 |
| Trespass | 3 | 6 |
| Other theft | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,939 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.