Emu Heights Crime Index

85

(100 is safest)

Safer than 85% of most Australia suburbs

Emu Heights Crime Map

Emu Heights crime map

Emu Heights Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Emu Heights
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 73, down 18% from 89 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Emu Heights is in the 82nd percentile for safety, meaning 18% of NSW suburbs are safer than Emu Heights and 82% of suburbs are more dangerous than Emu Heights.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 46% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 300% (3 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 86% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 28% (10 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 decreased by 40% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Emu 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 Emu Heights are noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 85% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Emu Heights are higher than approximately 18% 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 55 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 Emu 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 Emu Heights. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Emu Heights Crime rate for crimes against the person is 688 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Emu Heights was 1 in 144. 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 Emu Heights is 1 in 90, with a rate of 1094 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.

Emu Heights Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person22688
Property and deception offences351094
Drug offences394
Public order and security offences131
Justice procedures offences6188
Other offences6188
Total732282

Emu Heights Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 144

In Emu Heights

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Emu Heights vs NSW

Emu Heights population: 3199

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault762864219770
Sexual offences414650125179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion1127312
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1040910313501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault131
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences394
Domestic violence related assault4125
Non-domestic violence related assault394

Emu Heights Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 90

In Emu Heights

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Emu Heights vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Emu Heights vs NSW, Australia

Emu Heights population: 3199

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft261800288132204
Burglary/Break and Enter12496731306
Arson237606346
Malicious damage to property649136188602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft394
Steal from motor vehicle7219
Steal from retail store131
Break and enter dwelling131
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Emu Heights vs NSW

Drug Offences: Emu 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 possession2340326341667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116311366
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: Emu Heights 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 offences11466431179.54

Emu Heights Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Emu Heights vs NSW

Emu Heights Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Emu Heights in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Emu 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 Emu 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 Emu Heights is fraud.

What is the crime rate in Emu Heights?

The overall crime rate in Emu Heights, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2282 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 Emu Heights a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Emu Heights total crime rate in 2021 was 2282. This means it’s 82% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Emu Heights has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Emu Heights safe at night?

33% of crimes in Emu Heights occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Emu Heights at night.

Total Crime Stats of Emu 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 assault114
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault23
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences113
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery123
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion11
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment1110
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft53
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle107
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store01
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling31
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1213
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences51
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling61
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson02
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property96
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 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 amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis01
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 offences01
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences56
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order24
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions02
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