Eastgardens Crime Index
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(100 is safest)
Safer than 15% of most Australia suburbs
Eastgardens Crime Map
Eastgardens Crime Statistics at a Glance
The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Eastgardens.
- The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 454, down 5% from 478 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
- Eastgardens is in the 18th percentile for safety, meaning 82% of NSW suburbs are safer than Eastgardens and 18% of suburbs are more dangerous than Eastgardens.
- The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 49% (32 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
- The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 167% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- There was no change in the number of burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 21% (54 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 9% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
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Crime in Eastgardens: 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 Eastgardens’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 15% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.
Approximately 82% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Eastgardens. Therefore, Eastgardens’s public safety metrics are low.
How risky is that? Living in Eastgardens comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 12 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 Eastgardens’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 Eastgardens.
AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Eastgardens crime statistics shows that there are 1691 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 Eastgardens are 1 in 58.
Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Eastgardens, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 16, equivalent to a rate of 5956 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.
Eastgardens Crime Rates by Offences Division
| Division | Number of Crimes | Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents) |
|---|---|---|
| Crimes against the person | 69 | 1691 |
| Property and deception offences | 243 | 5956 |
| Drug offences | 21 | 515 |
| Public order and security offences | 28 | 686 |
| Justice procedures offences | 15 | 368 |
| Other offences | 78 | 1912 |
| Total | 454 | 11127 |
Eastgardens Crimes Against the Person
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person
1 in 58
In Eastgardens
1 in 65
In NSW
Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes Against the Person: Eastgardens vs NSW
Eastgardens population: 4080
NSW population: 8058541
| Crimes | Total Criminal Incidents | NSW Total Criminal Incidents | Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents) | NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 0 | 72 | 0 | 1 |
| Assault | 33 | 62864 | 809 | 770 |
| Sexual offences | 8 | 14650 | 196 | 179 |
| Robbery | 2 | 1760 | 49 | 22 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 203 | 0 | 3 |
| Blackmail and Extortion | 0 | 127 | 0 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 26 | 40910 | 637 | 501 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 1883 | 0 | 23 |
Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Eastgardens crime rates for the selected offences.
| Crimes | No. of offences | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Murder | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 147 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 49 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 147 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 25 | 613 |
Eastgardens Property and Deception Offences
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences
1 in 16
In Eastgardens
1 in 30
In NSW
Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Property and Deception Offences: Eastgardens vs NSW, Australia
Eastgardens population: 4080
NSW population: 8058541
| Crimes | Total Criminal Incidents | NSW Total Criminal Incidents | Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents) | NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft | 203 | 180028 | 4975 | 2204 |
| Burglary/Break and Enter | 8 | 24967 | 196 | 306 |
| Arson | 0 | 3760 | 0 | 46 |
| Malicious damage to property | 32 | 49136 | 784 | 602 |
An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Eastgardens crime statistics for each offence type.
| Crimes | No. of offences | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 0 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 11 | 270 |
| Steal from retail store | 102 | 2500 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 6 | 147 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 49 |
Drug Offences
Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug Offences: Eastgardens vs New South Wales
| Crimes | Total Criminal Incidents | NSW Total Criminal Incidents | Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents) | NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug use and possession | 16 | 34032 | 392 | 41667 |
| Drug dealing and trafficking | 3 | 6293 | 74 | 7705 |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs | 0 | 1116 | 0 | 1366 |
| Other drug offences | 2 | 5841 | 49 | 72 |
Public Order and Security Offences
Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Public Order and Security Offences: Eastgardens vs NSW
| Crimes | Total Criminal Incidents | NSW Total Criminal Incidents | Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents) | NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disorderly conduct | 22 | 17321 | 539 | 212.07 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 6 | 14664 | 147 | 179.54 |
Eastgardens Crimes per Square KM
Eastgardens Crime FAQs
How many murders were in Eastgardens in 2021?
According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Eastgardens in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.
What’s the most common crime in Eastgardens?
According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Eastgardens is steal from retail store.
What is the crime rate in Eastgardens?
The overall crime rate in Eastgardens, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 11127 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 Eastgardens a safe place to live in?
NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Eastgardens total crime rate in 2021 was 11127. This means it’s 18% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Eastgardens has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.
Is Eastgardens safe at night?
38% of crimes in Eastgardens occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Eastgardens at night.
Total Crime Stats of Eastgardens
| Division | Subdivision | Offence type | Year (2020) | Year (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes against the person | Homicide | Murder | 0 | 0 |
| Crimes against the person | Homicide | Attempted murder | 0 | 0 |
| Crimes against the person | Homicide | Murder accessory, conspiracy | 0 | 0 |
| Crimes against the person | Homicide | Manslaughter | 0 | 0 |
| Crimes against the person | Assault | Assault Police | 2 | 2 |
| Crimes against the person | Assault | Domestic violence related assault | 19 | 6 |
| Crimes against the person | Assault | Non-domestic violence related assault | 44 | 25 |
| Crimes against the person | Sexual offencens | Sexual assault | 1 | 6 |
| Crimes against the person | Sexual offencens | Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 34 |
| Crimes against the person | Robbery | Robbery | 41 | 2 |
| Crimes against the person | Abduction and kidnapping | Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 |
| Crimes against the person | Blackmail and extortion | Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 |
| Crimes against the person | Intimidation, stalking and harassment | Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 23 | 26 |
| Crimes against the person | Other offences against the person | Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 |
| Property and deception offences | Theft | Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 0 |
| Property and deception offences | Theft | Steal from motor vehicle | 7 | 11 |
| Property and deception offences | Theft | Steal from retail store | 150 | 102 |
| Property and deception offences | Theft | Receiving or handling stolen goods | 10 | 7 |
| Property and deception offences | Theft | Steal from dwelling | 7 | 16 |
| Property and deception offences | Theft | Steal from person | 5 | 4 |
| Property and deception offences | Theft | Stock theft | 0 | 0 |
| Property and deception offences | Theft | Fraud | 41 | 34 |
| Property and deception offences | Theft | Other theft offences | 34 | 29 |
| Property and deception offences | Burglary/Break and enter | Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 6 |
| Property and deception offences | Burglary/Break and enter | Break and enter non-dwelling | 4 | 12 |
| Property and deception offences | Arson | Arson | 0 | 0 |
| Property and deception offences | Malicious damage to property | Malicious damage to property | 35 | 32 |
| Drug offences | Drug use and possession | Possession and/or use of cocaine | 0 | 2 |
| Drug offences | Drug use and possession | Possession and/or use of narcotics | 0 | 0 |
| Drug offences | Drug use and possession | Possession and/or use of cannabis | 9 | 5 |
| Drug offences | Drug use and possession | Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 6 | 2 |
| Drug offences | Drug use and possession | Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 1 | 0 |
| Drug offences | Drug use and possession | Possession and/or use of other drugs | 2 | 7 |
| Drug offences | Drug dealing and trafficking | Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 2 |
| Drug offences | Drug dealing and trafficking | Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 0 | 0 |
| Drug offences | Drug dealing and trafficking | Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 0 | 1 |
| Drug offences | Drug dealing and trafficking | Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 0 | 0 |
| Drug offences | Drug dealing and trafficking | Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 0 | 0 |
| Drug offences | Drug dealing and trafficking | Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 0 | 0 |
| Drug offences | Cultivate or manufacture drugs | Cultivating cannabis | 0 | 0 |
| Drug offences | Cultivate or manufacture drugs | Manufacture drug | 0 | 0 |
| Drug offences | Drug dealing and trafficking | Importing drugs | 0 | 0 |
| Drug offences | Other drug offences | Other drug offences | 1 | 2 |
| Public order and security offences | Disorderly conduct | Trespass | 15 | 19 |
| Public order and security offences | Disorderly conduct | Offensive conduct | 3 | 1 |
| Public order and security offences | Disorderly conduct | Offensive language | 4 | 1 |
| Public order and security offences | Disorderly conduct | Criminal intent | 0 | 1 |
| Public order and security offences | Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 6 |
| Other offences | Betting and gaming offences | Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 |
| Other offences | Liquor offences | Liquor offences | 0 | 0 |
| Other offences | Pornography offences | Pornography offences | 0 | 0 |
| Other offences | Prostitution offences | Prostitution offences | 0 | 0 |
| Other offences | Transport regulatory offences | Transport regulatory offences | 5 | 14 |
| Other offences | Miscellaneous offences | Miscellaneous offences | 8 | 64 |
| Justice procedures offences | Against justice procedures | Escape custody | 0 | 0 |
| Justice procedures offences | Against justice procedures | Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 4 |
| Justice procedures offences | Against justice procedures | Breach bail conditions | 15 | 8 |
| Justice procedures offences | Against justice procedures | Fail to appear | 0 | 0 |
| Justice procedures offences | Against justice procedures | Resist or hinder officer | 4 | 3 |
| Justice procedures offences | Against justice procedures | Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 0 |
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
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