North Bondi crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
329 recorded in this period, compared with 280 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About North Bondi
North Bondi is a coastal suburb located seven kilometres east of the Sydney central business district in the state of New South Wales, within the Waverley Council local government area and the 2026 postcode. Geographically, the suburb occupies an elevated headland and valley sloping down toward the northern end of iconic Bondi Beach and the Tasman Sea. Demographically, it is a densely populated urban area characterised by a high proportion of apartment-style housing, alongside detached and semi-detached residences, and is home to a culturally diverse, affluent population with a significant Jewish community.
Local life in North Bondi is heavily centred around outdoor recreation, coastal amenity, and community commerce. The suburb features prominent local parks such as Ben Buckler and Wairoa Avenue reserves, and offers sweeping ocean views from its coastal clifftops. Commercial activity is concentrated along pockets like Campbell Parade and Rose Bay Avenue, providing residents with local cafes, eateries, and retail services. The area is well-serviced by public bus transport connecting to Bondi Junction and the Sydney CBD, and relies on nearby educational and community facilities within the broader Waverley municipality.
The history of North Bondi is rooted in its Indigenous heritage, traditionally inhabited by the Gadigal people, followed by European settlement and land grants in the early 19th century. Urbanisation accelerated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, driven by the expansion of the tram network which transformed the area from isolated sandhills and farming estates into a popular seaside residential suburb. Heritage elements within the area primarily reflect the inter-war architectural boom, including Federation and Art Deco residential flat buildings that contribute to the suburb's distinct historical character.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 41 | 36 |
| Malicious damage to property | 30 | 20 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 27 | 18 |
| Steal from dwelling | 27 | 6 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 22 | 23 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 21 | 27 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 18 | 13 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 16 | 21 |
| Other theft | 13 | 7 |
| Trespass | 12 | 11 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 10 | 10 |
| Sexual assault | 10 | 12 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 9 | 8 |
| Breach bail conditions | 8 | 7 |
| Other offences | 8 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 8 | 4 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 7 | 5 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 5 | 9 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 9,290 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.