Eastwood Crime Index

77

(100 is safest)

Safer than 77% of most Australia suburbs

Eastwood Crime Map

Eastwood crime map

Eastwood Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Eastwood
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 735, up 8% from 682 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Eastwood is in the 59th percentile for safety, meaning 41% of NSW suburbs are safer than Eastwood and 59% of suburbs are more dangerous than Eastwood.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 25% (15 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 39% (5 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 increased by 18% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 3% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 80% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

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Crime in Eastwood: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Eastwood are below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 77% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Eastwood are higher than approximately 41% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 46 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Eastwood’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Eastwood. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Eastwood Crime rate for crimes against the person is 670 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Eastwood was 1 in 148. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Eastwood is 1 in 67, with a rate of 1468 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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.

Eastwood Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person125670
Property and deception offences2741468
Drug offences37198
Public order and security offences23123
Justice procedures offences176943
Other offences100536
Total7353939

Eastwood Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 148

In Eastwood

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Eastwood vs NSW

Eastwood population: 18659

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault7562864402770
Sexual offences181465096179
Robbery11760522
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2740910145501
Other offences against the person418832123

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault843
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1054
Domestic violence related assault40214
Non-domestic violence related assault33177

Eastwood Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 67

In Eastwood

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Eastwood vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Eastwood vs NSW, Australia

Eastwood population: 18659

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1851800289912204
Burglary/Break and Enter3324967177306
Arson13760546
Malicious damage to property5549136295602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft421
Steal from motor vehicle25134
Steal from retail store19102
Break and enter dwelling21113
Break and enter non-dwelling1264

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Eastwood vs NSW

Drug Offences: Eastwood 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 possession18340329641667
Drug dealing and trafficking26293117705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs121116641366
Other drug offences558412772

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: Eastwood vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct131732170212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences101466454179.54

Eastwood Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Eastwood vs NSW

Eastwood Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Eastwood in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Eastwood?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Eastwood is breach bail conditions.

What is the crime rate in Eastwood?

The overall crime rate in Eastwood, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3939 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 Eastwood a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Eastwood total crime rate in 2021 was 3939. This means it’s 59% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Eastwood has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Eastwood safe at night?

30% of crimes in Eastwood occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Eastwood at night.

Total Crime Stats of Eastwood

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 Police22
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault3540
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2333
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault58
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences889
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery9210
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 harassment4727
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person04
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft84
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1925
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store2319
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods74
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1816
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person34
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud9289
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences2124
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1821
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling10112
Property and deception offencesArsonArson11
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property5555
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine22
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis179
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines36
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs31
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis311
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences45
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass57
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct13
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent12
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1210
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences96
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences99
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences2884
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order919
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions150147
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear174
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer35
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