Eastlakes Crime Index

34

(100 is safest)

Safer than 34% of most Australia suburbs

Eastlakes Crime Map

Eastlakes crime map

Eastlakes Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Eastlakes
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 498, up 15% from 434 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Eastlakes is in the 29th percentile for safety, meaning 71% of NSW suburbs are safer than Eastlakes and 29% of suburbs are more dangerous than Eastlakes.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 10% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (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 56% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 3% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 16% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Eastlakes: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Eastlakes is safer than only 34% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Eastlakes’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

How does Eastlakes perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Eastlakes is greater than that of roughly 71% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to moderate public safety scores.

As a resident of Eastlakes, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Eastlakes’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Eastlakes. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Eastlakes.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Eastlakes is 1826 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 54 if you reside in Eastlakes.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Eastlakes are 1 in 33, with a rate of 2976 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis include theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

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.

Eastlakes Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1161826
Property and deception offences1892976
Drug offences35551
Public order and security offences40630
Justice procedures offences53835
Other offences651023
Total4987841

Eastlakes Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 54

In Eastlakes

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Eastlakes vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Eastlakes vs NSW

Eastlakes population: 6351

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault64628641008770
Sexual offences41465063179
Robbery317604722
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment4340910677501
Other offences against the person218833123

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault116
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences347
Domestic violence related assault28441
Non-domestic violence related assault33520

Eastlakes Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 33

In Eastlakes

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Eastlakes vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Eastlakes vs NSW, Australia

Eastlakes population: 6351

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft11418002817952204
Burglary/Break and Enter724967110306
Arson337604746
Malicious damage to property65491361023602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft579
Steal from motor vehicle20315
Steal from retail store21331
Break and enter dwelling694
Break and enter non-dwelling116

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Eastlakes vs NSW

Drug Offences: Eastlakes 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 possession303403247241667
Drug dealing and trafficking26293317705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences358414772

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: Eastlakes vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1617321252212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences2414664378179.54

Eastlakes Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Eastlakes vs NSW

Eastlakes Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Eastlakes in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Eastlakes?

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

What is the crime rate in Eastlakes?

The overall crime rate in Eastlakes, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7841 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 Eastlakes a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Eastlakes total crime rate in 2021 was 7841. This means it’s 29% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Eastlakes has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Eastlakes safe at night?

38% of crimes in Eastlakes occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Eastlakes at night.

Total Crime Stats of Eastlakes

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 Police33
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault2628
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2933
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault31
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences538
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery303
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 harassment3943
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person32
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft45
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2420
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store1321
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods88
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling2210
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person22
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud3038
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1510
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling146
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling211
Property and deception offencesArsonArson33
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property5665
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics44
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis2115
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines65
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs166
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs11
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences33
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass39
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct12
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language12
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent13
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1624
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences10
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1364
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1931
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1617
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer53
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures02

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