Euston Crime Index

58

(100 is safest)

Safer than 58% of most Australia suburbs

Euston Crime Map

Euston crime map

Euston Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Euston
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 39, down 80% from 199 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Euston is in the 50th percentile for safety, meaning 50% of NSW suburbs are safer than Euston and 50% of suburbs are more dangerous than Euston.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (2 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 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 20% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Euston: 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 Euston’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 58% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 50% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Euston. Therefore, Euston’s public safety metrics are high.

How risky is that? Living in Euston comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 45 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 Euston’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 Euston.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Euston crime statistics shows that there are 361 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 Euston are 1 in 276.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Euston, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 54, equivalent to a rate of 1805 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.

Euston Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person3361
Property and deception offences151805
Drug offences1120
Public order and security offences4481
Justice procedures offences1120
Other offences151805
Total394693

Euston Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 276

In Euston

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Euston vs NSW

Euston population: 831

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault262864241770
Sexual offences114650120179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment0409100501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1120
Domestic violence related assault1120
Non-domestic violence related assault1120

Euston Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 54

In Euston

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Euston vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Euston vs NSW, Australia

Euston population: 831

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1018002812032204
Burglary/Break and Enter124967120306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property449136481602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1120
Steal from motor vehicle1120
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling1120

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Euston vs NSW

Drug Offences: Euston 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 possession13403212041667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
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: Euston vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct317321361212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences114664120179.54

Euston Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Euston vs NSW

Euston Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Euston in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Euston?

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

What is the crime rate in Euston?

The overall crime rate in Euston, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4693 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 Euston a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Euston total crime rate in 2021 was 4693. This means it’s 50% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Euston has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Euston safe at night?

51% of crimes in Euston occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Euston at night.

Total Crime Stats of Euston

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 assault41
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences23
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery01
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 harassment10
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person30
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft01
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud03
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences34
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling011
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property54
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis31
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines20
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass12
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences51
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences01
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences16114
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order31
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions00
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