Elands Crime Index

10

(100 is safest)

Safer than 10% of most Australia suburbs

Elands Crime Map

Elands crime map

Elands Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Elands
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 19, up 73% from 11 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Elands is in the 18th percentile for safety, meaning 82% of NSW suburbs are safer than Elands and 18% of suburbs are more dangerous than Elands.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 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 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 120% (6 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 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 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Elands: 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 Elands is safer than only 10% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Elands’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.

How does Elands perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Elands is greater than that of roughly 82% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to low public safety scores.

As a resident of Elands, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 9 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 Elands’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 Elands. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Elands.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Elands is 1724 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 57 if you reside in Elands.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Elands are 1 in 11, with a rate of 8046 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.

Elands Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person31724
Property and deception offences148046
Drug offences21149
Public order and security offences00
Justice procedures offences00
Other offences00
Total1910920

Elands Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 57

In Elands

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Elands vs NSW

Elands population: 174

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault162864575770
Sexual offences114650575179
Robbery1176057522
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment0409100501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1575
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault1575
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Elands Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 11

In Elands

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Elands vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Elands vs NSW, Australia

Elands population: 174

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1118002863222204
Burglary/Break and Enter3249671724306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property0491360602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle1575
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling21149
Break and enter non-dwelling1575

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Elands vs NSW

Drug Offences: Elands 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 possession13403257541667
Drug dealing and trafficking162935757705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

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: Elands vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Elands Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Elands vs NSW

Elands Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Elands in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Elands?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Elands is stock theft.

What is the crime rate in Elands?

The overall crime rate in Elands, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 10920 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 Elands a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Elands total crime rate in 2021 was 10920. This means it’s 18% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Elands has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Elands safe at night?

41% of crimes in Elands occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Elands at night.

Total Crime Stats of Elands

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 assault01
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery20
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 harassment10
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling32
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft02
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud20
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences05
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling02
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling111
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis01
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 cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
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 offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences00
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 offences00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
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