Elizabeth Bay Crime Index

66

(100 is safest)

Safer than 66% of most Australia suburbs

Elizabeth Bay Crime Map

Elizabeth Bay crime map

Elizabeth Bay Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Elizabeth Bay
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 498, up 9% from 456 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Elizabeth Bay is in the 20th percentile for safety, meaning 80% of NSW suburbs are safer than Elizabeth Bay and 20% of suburbs are more dangerous than Elizabeth Bay.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 12% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 350% (7 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 57% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 19% (9 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 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 19% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Elizabeth Bay: 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 Elizabeth Bay’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 66% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 80% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Elizabeth Bay. Therefore, Elizabeth Bay’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Elizabeth Bay comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 37 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 Elizabeth Bay’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 Elizabeth Bay.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Elizabeth Bay crime statistics shows that there are 1165 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 Elizabeth Bay are 1 in 85.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Elizabeth Bay, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 66, equivalent to a rate of 1493 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.

Elizabeth Bay Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person571165
Property and deception offences731493
Drug offences39797
Public order and security offences15307
Justice procedures offences2384866
Other offences761554
Total49810182

Elizabeth Bay Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 85

In Elizabeth Bay

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Elizabeth Bay vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Elizabeth Bay vs NSW

Elizabeth Bay population: 4891

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2962864593770
Sexual offences914650184179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping1203203
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1840910368501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault7143
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences241
Domestic violence related assault7143
Non-domestic violence related assault11225

Elizabeth Bay Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 66

In Elizabeth Bay

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Elizabeth Bay vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Elizabeth Bay vs NSW, Australia

Elizabeth Bay population: 4891

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft5718002811652204
Burglary/Break and Enter32496761306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property1349136266602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft241
Steal from motor vehicle482
Steal from retail store241
Break and enter dwelling361
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Elizabeth Bay vs NSW

Drug Offences: Elizabeth Bay 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 possession273403255241667
Drug dealing and trafficking562931027705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences7584114372

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: Elizabeth Bay vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1217321245212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences31466461179.54

Elizabeth Bay Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Elizabeth Bay vs NSW

Elizabeth Bay Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Elizabeth Bay in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Elizabeth Bay?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Elizabeth Bay is breach bail conditions.

What is the crime rate in Elizabeth Bay?

The overall crime rate in Elizabeth Bay, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 10182 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 Elizabeth Bay a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Elizabeth Bay total crime rate in 2021 was 10182. This means it’s 20% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Elizabeth Bay has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Elizabeth Bay safe at night?

40% of crimes in Elizabeth Bay occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Elizabeth Bay at night.

Total Crime Stats of Elizabeth Bay

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 Police811
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault77
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1111
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault17
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences123
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery152
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping01
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment2418
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle54
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store22
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods55
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1112
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person31
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1523
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences68
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling43
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling310
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1613
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine14
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics51
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis1610
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines57
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs74
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine03
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines01
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 drugs01
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences67
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass64
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct75
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language13
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences63
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences1014
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences30
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1862
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order65
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions216207
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear910
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer711
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures34

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