Emu Plains Crime Index

41

(100 is safest)

Safer than 41% of most Australia suburbs

Emu Plains Crime Map

Emu Plains crime map

Emu Plains Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Emu Plains
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 463, up 4% from 444 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Emu Plains is in the 42nd percentile for safety, meaning 58% of NSW suburbs are safer than Emu Plains and 42% of suburbs are more dangerous than Emu Plains.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 8% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 5% (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 decreased by 30% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 18% (24 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 75% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 40% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 24% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Emu Plains: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Emu Plains is ranked safer than 41% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Emu Plains crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 58% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Emu Plains. As a result, Emu Plains has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Emu Plains, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 23 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Emu Plains’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Emu Plains’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Emu Plains’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Emu Plains is 1451 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Emu Plains is 1 in 68. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Emu Plains is 1 in 36. This is equal to a rate of 2669 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here 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.

Emu Plains Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1181451
Property and deception offences2172669
Drug offences10123
Public order and security offences15184
Justice procedures offences34418
Other offences69849
Total4635694

Emu Plains Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 68

In Emu Plains

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Emu Plains vs NSW

Emu Plains population: 8131

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault5462864664770
Sexual offences1814650221179
Robbery117601222
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment4440910541501
Other offences against the person118831223

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault898
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences10123
Domestic violence related assault24295
Non-domestic violence related assault28344

Emu Plains Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 36

In Emu Plains

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Emu Plains vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Emu Plains vs NSW, Australia

Emu Plains population: 8131

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft15518002819062204
Burglary/Break and Enter1624967197306
Arson237602546
Malicious damage to property4449136541602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft786
Steal from motor vehicle40492
Steal from retail store16197
Break and enter dwelling561
Break and enter non-dwelling11135

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Emu Plains vs NSW

Drug Offences: Emu Plains 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 possession7340328641667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences358413772

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 Plains vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct81732198212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences71466486179.54

Emu Plains Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Emu Plains vs NSW

Emu Plains Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Emu Plains in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Emu Plains 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 Plains?

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 Plains is fraud.

What is the crime rate in Emu Plains?

The overall crime rate in Emu Plains, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5694 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 Plains a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Emu Plains total crime rate in 2021 was 5694. This means it’s 42% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Emu Plains has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Emu Plains safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Emu Plains

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 Police02
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault3724
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2228
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault138
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences660
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery4410
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 harassment4644
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft57
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2240
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store2316
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods13
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1610
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person23
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud4460
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1816
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling115
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling12111
Property and deception offencesArsonArson12
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property5844
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 cannabis104
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines43
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs10
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences43
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass65
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent01
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences57
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences92
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences12
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences1235
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1030
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1917
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions167
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer52
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures08

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