East Hills Crime Index

71

(100 is safest)

Safer than 71% of most Australia suburbs

East Hills Crime Map

East Hills crime map

East Hills Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in East Hills.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across East Hills
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 158, down 28% from 218 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • East Hills is in the 50th percentile for safety, meaning 50% of NSW suburbs are safer than East Hills and 50% of suburbs are more dangerous than East Hills.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 48% (15 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 40% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 39% (19 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 44% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 22% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in East Hills: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that East Hills’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 71% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 50% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to East Hills. Therefore, East Hills’s public safety metrics are high.

How risky is that? Living in East Hills comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 40 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand East Hills’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in East Hills.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of East Hills crime statistics shows that there are 952 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in East Hills are 1 in 104.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in East Hills, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 66, equivalent to a rate of 1488 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

East Hills Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person32952
Property and deception offences501488
Drug offences10298
Public order and security offences7208
Justice procedures offences8238
Other offences511517
Total1584701

East Hills Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 104

In East Hills

1 in 65

In NSW

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in East Hills vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: East Hills vs NSW

East Hills population: 3361

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1662864476770
Sexual offences21465060179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1340910387501
Other offences against the person118833023

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and East Hills crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault130
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences130
Domestic violence related assault6179
Non-domestic violence related assault10298

East Hills Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 66

In East Hills

1 in 30

In NSW

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in East Hills vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: East Hills vs NSW, Australia

East Hills population: 3361

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft301800288932204
Burglary/Break and Enter624967179306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property1449136417602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including East Hills crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft5149
Steal from motor vehicle7208
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling6179
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in East Hills vs NSW

Drug Offences: East Hills vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession3340328941667
Drug dealing and trafficking662931797705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences158413072

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: East Hills vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct31732189212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences414664119179.54

East Hills Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in East Hills vs NSW

East Hills Crime FAQs

How many murders were in East Hills in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in East Hills in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in East Hills?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in East Hills is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in East Hills?

The overall crime rate in East Hills, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4701 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is East Hills a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that East Hills total crime rate in 2021 was 4701. This means it’s 50% safer than all NSW suburbs. So East Hills has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is East Hills safe at night?

33% of crimes in East Hills occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in East Hills at night.

Total Crime Stats of East Hills

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault126
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1910
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault51
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences14
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery121
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment1413
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft95
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle107
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods25
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling84
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud124
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences85
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling96
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson20
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1814
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis71
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs41
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine25
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences31
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent22
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences74
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences146
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences2325
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences720
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order53
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions63
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures01

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

  • NSW Police public site
  • NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney