Epping Crime Index

20

(100 is safest)

Safer than 20% of most Australia suburbs

Epping Crime Map

Epping crime map

Epping Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Epping
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 1074, up 44% from 744 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Epping is in the 63rd percentile for safety, meaning 37% of NSW suburbs are safer than Epping and 63% of suburbs are more dangerous than Epping.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 24% (16 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 37% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 44% (17 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 14% (33 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 60% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 11% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Epping: 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 Epping’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 20% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 37% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Epping. Therefore, Epping’s public safety metrics are high.

How risky is that? Living in Epping comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 12 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 Epping’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 Epping.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Epping crime statistics shows that there are 460 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 Epping are 1 in 216.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Epping, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 94, equivalent to a rate of 1056 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.

Epping Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person136460
Property and deception offences3121056
Drug offences44149
Public order and security offences31105
Justice procedures offences1758
Other offences5341808
Total10743636

Epping Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 216

In Epping

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Epping vs NSW

Epping population: 29535

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide17231
Assault8262864278770
Sexual offences261465088179
Robbery21760722
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment234091078501
Other offences against the person21883723

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder13
Sexual assault1241
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1447
Domestic violence related assault38129
Non-domestic violence related assault39132

Epping Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 94

In Epping

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Epping vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Epping vs NSW, Australia

Epping population: 29535

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft2041800286912204
Burglary/Break and Enter5624967190306
Arson13760346
Malicious damage to property5149136173602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft930
Steal from motor vehicle34115
Steal from retail store1241
Break and enter dwelling44149
Break and enter non-dwelling1241

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Epping vs NSW

Drug Offences: Epping 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 possession333403211241667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs71116241366
Other drug offences458411472

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: Epping vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct221732174212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences91466430179.54

Epping Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Epping vs NSW

Epping Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Epping in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 1 murders in Epping in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 1.

What’s the most common crime in Epping?

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

What is the crime rate in Epping?

The overall crime rate in Epping, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3636 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 Epping a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Epping total crime rate in 2021 was 3636. This means it’s 63% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Epping has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Epping safe at night?

30% of crimes in Epping occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Epping at night.

Total Crime Stats of Epping

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder01
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police05
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault4238
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2439
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault712
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1298
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery11414
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 harassment3223
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person12
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft129
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle4034
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store1612
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods75
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling2625
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person32
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud11498
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1919
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling3344
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling6112
Property and deception offencesArsonArson31
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property5751
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis2225
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines24
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs23
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis37
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences44
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass1813
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct25
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language43
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent31
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences89
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences65
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences02
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences167250
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences15277
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order126
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions107
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer24
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