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Crime rate in Bonnells Bay, NSW, Australia, 2264

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 18/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,066 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.28 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 215 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 52.88 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 54 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 72 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
13.28 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
17.71 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
83.02% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
60.55% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Bonnells Bay crime trends

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Bonnells Bay crime compared

Top crime types in Bonnells Bay:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Bonnells Bay there were 43 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    43

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Bonnells Bay there were 32 reported cases of Property damage.

    32

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Bonnells Bay there were 32 reported cases of Theft.

    32

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Bonnells Bay there were 30 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    30

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Bonnells Bay there were 25 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    25

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Bonnells Bay there were 15 reported cases of Deception.

    15

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Bonnells Bay there were 10 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    10

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Bonnells Bay there were 8 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    8

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Bonnells Bay there were 7 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    7

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Bonnells Bay there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Bonnells Bay there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Bonnells Bay there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Bonnells Bay there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Bonnells Bay there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Bonnells Bay there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Bonnells Bay there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Bonnells Bay there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Bonnells Bay

    1 in 75

    In 2025 in Bonnells Bay your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 75

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Bonnells Bay

    1 in 56

    In 2025 in Bonnells Bay your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 56

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Bonnells Bay rank in crime?

Bonnells Bay suburb is ranked 18/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Bonnells Bay a safe suburb?

Bonnells Bay suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Bonnells Bay?

The top crime types in Bonnells Bay are Assault and related offences, Property damage, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Bonnells Bay?

43 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Bonnells Bay in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Bonnells Bay?

Crime in Bonnells Bay has decreased by 25.35% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Bonnells Bay in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Bonnells Bay in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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