Engadine Crime Index

83

(100 is safest)

Safer than 83% of most Australia suburbs

Engadine Crime Map

Engadine crime map

Engadine Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Engadine
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 498, up 8% from 462 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Engadine is in the 74th percentile for safety, meaning 26% of NSW suburbs are safer than Engadine and 74% of suburbs are more dangerous than Engadine.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 21% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 58% (14 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 increased by 140% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 62% (50 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (5 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 Engadine: 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 Engadine are noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 83% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Engadine are higher than approximately 26% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 52 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 Engadine’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 Engadine. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Engadine Crime rate for crimes against the person is 752 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Engadine was 1 in 132. 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 Engadine is 1 in 88, with a rate of 1124 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.

Engadine Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person133752
Property and deception offences1991124
Drug offences35198
Public order and security offences23130
Justice procedures offences45254
Other offences63356
Total4982814

Engadine Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 132

In Engadine

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Engadine vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Engadine vs NSW

Engadine population: 17697

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault7062864396770
Sexual offences101465057179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment5340910299501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault740
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences317
Domestic violence related assault40226
Non-domestic violence related assault27153

Engadine Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 88

In Engadine

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Engadine vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Engadine vs NSW, Australia

Engadine population: 17697

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1311800287402204
Burglary/Break and Enter2424967136306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property4449136249602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1057
Steal from motor vehicle49277
Steal from retail store1479
Break and enter dwelling1690
Break and enter non-dwelling845

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Engadine vs NSW

Drug Offences: Engadine 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 possession273403215341667
Drug dealing and trafficking26293117705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences658413472

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: Engadine vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct111732162212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences121466468179.54

Engadine Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Engadine vs NSW

Engadine Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Engadine in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Engadine?

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

What is the crime rate in Engadine?

The overall crime rate in Engadine, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2814 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 Engadine a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Engadine total crime rate in 2021 was 2814. This means it’s 74% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Engadine has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Engadine safe at night?

31% of crimes in Engadine occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Engadine at night.

Total Crime Stats of Engadine

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 Police43
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault3540
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1927
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault127
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1243
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery353
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion10
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment4353
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft510
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1249
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store514
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods32
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling135
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person23
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud3543
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences65
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling816
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling218
Property and deception offencesArsonArson20
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property5844
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine35
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis199
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines47
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs115
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs20
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences116
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass103
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct67
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language31
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences912
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences2112
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences33
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences2048
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order2525
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions2315
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear20
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer54
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