Elanora Heights Crime Index

82

(100 is safest)

Safer than 82% of most Australia suburbs

Elanora Heights Crime Map

Elanora Heights crime map

Elanora Heights Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Elanora Heights
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 99, up 1% from 98 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Elanora Heights is in the 83rd percentile for safety, meaning 17% of NSW suburbs are safer than Elanora Heights and 83% of suburbs are more dangerous than Elanora Heights.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 29% (11 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 increased by 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 40% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Elanora Heights: 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 Elanora Heights are noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 82% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Elanora Heights are higher than approximately 17% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has very high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 51 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 Elanora Heights’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 Elanora Heights. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Elanora Heights Crime rate for crimes against the person is 567 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Elanora Heights was 1 in 175. 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 Elanora Heights is 1 in 73, with a rate of 1352 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.

Elanora Heights Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person26567
Property and deception offences621352
Drug offences244
Public order and security offences487
Justice procedures offences122
Other offences487
Total992159

Elanora Heights Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 175

In Elanora Heights

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Elanora Heights vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Elanora Heights vs NSW

Elanora Heights population: 4585

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault962864196770
Sexual offences41465087179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1240910262501
Other offences against the person118832223

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault244
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences244
Domestic violence related assault5109
Non-domestic violence related assault487

Elanora Heights Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 73

In Elanora Heights

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Elanora Heights vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Elanora Heights vs NSW, Australia

Elanora Heights population: 4585

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft4918002810692204
Burglary/Break and Enter42496787306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property949136196602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft487
Steal from motor vehicle26567
Steal from retail store244
Break and enter dwelling365
Break and enter non-dwelling122

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Elanora Heights vs NSW

Drug Offences: Elanora Heights 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 possession2340324441667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
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: Elanora Heights vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct31732165212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466422179.54

Elanora Heights Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Elanora Heights vs NSW

Elanora Heights Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Elanora Heights in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Elanora Heights?

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

What is the crime rate in Elanora Heights?

The overall crime rate in Elanora Heights, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2159 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 Elanora Heights a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Elanora Heights total crime rate in 2021 was 2159. This means it’s 83% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Elanora Heights has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Elanora Heights safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Elanora Heights

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 assault65
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault04
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault32
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences115
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery182
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 harassment1012
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft34
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle826
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store22
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling30
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1815
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences32
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling13
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling311
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property159
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis41
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines01
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines10
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 conductTrespass32
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent01
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences41
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences40
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences34
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order01
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