Elderslie Crime Index

93

(100 is safest)

Safer than 93% of most Australia suburbs

Elderslie Crime Map

Elderslie (Camden) crime map

Elderslie Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Elderslie (Camden)
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 188, down 13% from 217 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Elderslie is in the 80th percentile for safety, meaning 20% of NSW suburbs are safer than Elderslie and 80% of suburbs are more dangerous than Elderslie.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 7% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 57% (8 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 43% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 51% (26 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 88% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 41% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Elderslie: 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 Elderslie’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 93% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 20% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Elderslie. Therefore, Elderslie’s public safety metrics are very high.

How risky is that? Living in Elderslie comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 75 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 Elderslie’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 Elderslie.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Elderslie crime statistics shows that there are 736 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 Elderslie are 1 in 135.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Elderslie, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 174, equivalent to a rate of 571 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.

Elderslie Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person58736
Property and deception offences45571
Drug offences44559
Public order and security offences11140
Justice procedures offences16203
Other offences14178
Total1882386

Elderslie Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 135

In Elderslie

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Elderslie (Camden) vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Elderslie vs NSW

Elderslie population: 7878

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2662864330770
Sexual offences61465076179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2540910317501
Other offences against the person118831323

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault225
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences451
Domestic violence related assault20254
Non-domestic violence related assault676

Elderslie Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 174

In Elderslie (Camden)

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Elderslie (Camden) vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Elderslie vs NSW, Australia

Elderslie population: 7878

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft251800283172204
Burglary/Break and Enter42496751306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property1649136203602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft113
Steal from motor vehicle8102
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling451
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Elderslie (Camden) vs NSW

Drug Offences: Elderslie 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 possession263403233041667
Drug dealing and trafficking1062931277705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs21116251366
Other drug offences658417672

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: Elderslie vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct61732176212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences51466463179.54

Elderslie Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Elderslie (Camden) vs NSW

Elderslie Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Elderslie in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Elderslie?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Elderslie is intimidation, stalking and harassment.

What is the crime rate in Elderslie?

The overall crime rate in Elderslie, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2386 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 Elderslie a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Elderslie total crime rate in 2021 was 2386. This means it’s 80% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Elderslie has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Elderslie safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Elderslie

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 Police40
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1420
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault106
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault52
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences911
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery124
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 harassment1725
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft81
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle208
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling42
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1211
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences52
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling44
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling310
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2716
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine23
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis1814
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines54
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs44
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine21
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines07
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis02
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences56
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass63
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent02
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences115
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 offences714
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order610
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions15
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer30
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