Eden Crime Index

25

(100 is safest)

Safer than 25% of most Australia suburbs

Eden Crime Map

Eden crime map

Eden Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Eden
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 455, up 18% from 387 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Eden is in the 13rd percentile for safety, meaning 87% of NSW suburbs are safer than Eden and 13% of suburbs are more dangerous than Eden.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 4% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 40% (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 35% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 10% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 18% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Eden: 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 Eden’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 25% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 87% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Eden. Therefore, Eden’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Eden comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 16 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 Eden’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 Eden.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Eden crime statistics shows that there are 2513 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 Eden are 1 in 39.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Eden, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 29, equivalent to a rate of 3291 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.

Eden Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person842513
Property and deception offences1103291
Drug offences361077
Public order and security offences22658
Justice procedures offences461376
Other offences1574698
Total45513615

Eden Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 39

In Eden

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Eden vs NSW

Eden population: 3342

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault55628641646770
Sexual offences614650180179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2140910628501
Other offences against the person218836023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault130
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences5150
Domestic violence related assault371107
Non-domestic violence related assault18539

Eden Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 29

In Eden

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Eden vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Eden vs NSW, Australia

Eden population: 3342

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft5218002815562204
Burglary/Break and Enter1124967329306
Arson7376020946
Malicious damage to property40491361197602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft390
Steal from motor vehicle4120
Steal from retail store4120
Break and enter dwelling9269
Break and enter non-dwelling260

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Eden vs NSW

Drug Offences: Eden 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 possession273403280841667
Drug dealing and trafficking26293607705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs21116601366
Other drug offences5584115072

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: Eden vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct617321180212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1614664479179.54

Eden Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Eden vs NSW

Eden Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Eden in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Eden?

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

What is the crime rate in Eden?

The overall crime rate in Eden, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 13615 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 Eden a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Eden total crime rate in 2021 was 13615. This means it’s 13% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Eden has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Eden safe at night?

32% of crimes in Eden occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Eden at night.

Total Crime Stats of Eden

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 Police10
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault3937
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1718
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault61
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences411
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery75
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 harassment2921
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person02
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft63
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle204
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store14
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling78
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person01
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud711
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1520
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling49
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling1312
Property and deception offencesArsonArson47
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property3440
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine22
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis1718
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines63
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs43
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines12
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis52
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences35
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass42
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent22
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences916
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences01
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences87156
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order2118
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1022
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer33
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures03

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