Eglinton Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 60% of most Australia suburbs

Eglinton Crime Map

Eglinton crime map

Eglinton Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Eglinton
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 115, up 5% from 110 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Eglinton is in the 60th percentile for safety, meaning 40% of NSW suburbs are safer than Eglinton and 60% of suburbs are more dangerous than Eglinton.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 20% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 29% (2 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 50% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 187% (28 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 8% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Eglinton: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Eglinton is ranked safer than 60% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Eglinton crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 40% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Eglinton. As a result, Eglinton has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Eglinton, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 32 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Eglinton’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Eglinton’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Eglinton’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Eglinton is 1032 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Eglinton is 1 in 96. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Eglinton is 1 in 50. This is equal to a rate of 1964 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here 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.

Eglinton Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person311032
Property and deception offences591964
Drug offences6200
Public order and security offences11366
Justice procedures offences3100
Other offences5166
Total1153828

Eglinton Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 96

In Eglinton

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Eglinton vs NSW

Eglinton population: 3004

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault862864266770
Sexual offences914650300179
Robbery117603322
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1240910399501
Other offences against the person118833323

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault3100
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences6200
Domestic violence related assault6200
Non-domestic violence related assault267

Eglinton Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 50

In Eglinton

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Eglinton vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Eglinton vs NSW, Australia

Eglinton population: 3004

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft4318002814312204
Burglary/Break and Enter324967100306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property1349136433602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft3100
Steal from motor vehicle27899
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling267
Break and enter non-dwelling133

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Eglinton vs NSW

Drug Offences: Eglinton 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 possession2340326741667
Drug dealing and trafficking26293677705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences258416772

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: Eglinton vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct817321266212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences314664100179.54

Eglinton Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Eglinton vs NSW

Eglinton Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Eglinton in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Eglinton?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Eglinton is steal from motor vehicle.

What is the crime rate in Eglinton?

The overall crime rate in Eglinton, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3828 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 Eglinton a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Eglinton total crime rate in 2021 was 3828. This means it’s 60% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Eglinton has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Eglinton safe at night?

45% of crimes in Eglinton occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Eglinton at night.

Total Crime Stats of Eglinton

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 assault86
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault22
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault33
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences48
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery76
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 harassment1512
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft33
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle127
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store10
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling32
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person01
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud78
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences02
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling22
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling411
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1213
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine122
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass25
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent13
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences53
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences35
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order121
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions72
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

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