Ermington Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 56% of most Australia suburbs

Ermington Crime Map

Ermington crime map

Ermington Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Ermington
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 575, up 2% from 564 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Ermington is in the 52nd percentile for safety, meaning 48% of NSW suburbs are safer than Ermington and 52% of suburbs are more dangerous than Ermington.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 12% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 67% (6 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 16% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 4% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 12% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 27% (15 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Ermington: 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, Ermington is ranked safer than 56% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Ermington crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 48% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Ermington. As a result, Ermington has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Ermington, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 30 (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 Ermington’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 Ermington’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Ermington’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 Ermington is 1023 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 Ermington is 1 in 97. 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 Ermington is 1 in 45. This is equal to a rate of 2179 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.

Ermington Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1301023
Property and deception offences2772179
Drug offences47370
Public order and security offences28220
Justice procedures offences52409
Other offences41323
Total5754524

Ermington Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 97

In Ermington

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Ermington vs NSW

Ermington population: 12711

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault6762864527770
Sexual offences1514650118179
Robbery11760822
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment4740910370501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault755
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences863
Domestic violence related assault42330
Non-domestic violence related assault22173

Ermington Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 45

In Ermington

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Ermington vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Ermington vs NSW, Australia

Ermington population: 12711

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft19318002815182204
Burglary/Break and Enter3824967299306
Arson637604746
Malicious damage to property4049136315602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft15118
Steal from motor vehicle30236
Steal from retail store20157
Break and enter dwelling32252
Break and enter non-dwelling647

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Ermington vs NSW

Drug Offences: Ermington 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 possession313403224441667
Drug dealing and trafficking116293877705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs21116161366
Other drug offences358412472

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: Ermington vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct101732179212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1814664142179.54

Ermington Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Ermington vs NSW

Ermington Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Ermington in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Ermington?

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

What is the crime rate in Ermington?

The overall crime rate in Ermington, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4524 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 Ermington a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Ermington total crime rate in 2021 was 4524. This means it’s 52% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Ermington has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Ermington safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Ermington

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 Police33
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault5842
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1522
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault47
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences585
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery798
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping10
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment4847
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft1715
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle5730
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store220
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods119
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling2024
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person21
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud7985
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences139
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling3832
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling716
Property and deception offencesArsonArson36
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property5540
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine55
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis1712
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines26
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs78
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis31
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines19
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis22
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences63
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass77
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent53
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences618
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences72
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences20
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences839
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order2224
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1525
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer63
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