Old Erowal Bay Crime Index

84

(100 is safest)

Safer than 84% of most Australia suburbs

Old Erowal Bay Crime Map

Old Erowal Bay crime map

Old Erowal Bay Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Old Erowal Bay
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 30, down 55% from 66 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Old Erowal Bay is in the 74th percentile for safety, meaning 26% of NSW suburbs are safer than Old Erowal Bay and 74% of suburbs are more dangerous than Old Erowal Bay.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 44% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Old Erowal Bay: 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 Old Erowal Bay are noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 84% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Old Erowal Bay 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 53 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 Old Erowal Bay’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 Old Erowal Bay. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Old Erowal Bay Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1017 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Old Erowal Bay was 1 in 97. 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 Old Erowal Bay is 1 in 119, with a rate of 832 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.

Old Erowal Bay Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person111017
Property and deception offences9832
Drug offences192
Public order and security offences192
Justice procedures offences3277
Other offences5462
Total302773

Old Erowal Bay Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 97

In Old Erowal Bay

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Old Erowal Bay vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Old Erowal Bay vs NSW

Old Erowal Bay population: 1082

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault662864555770
Sexual offences414650370179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment14091092501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault2185
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences2185
Domestic violence related assault5462
Non-domestic violence related assault192

Old Erowal Bay Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 119

In Old Erowal Bay

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Old Erowal Bay vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Old Erowal Bay vs NSW, Australia

Old Erowal Bay population: 1082

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft21800281852204
Burglary/Break and Enter12496792306
Arson137609246
Malicious damage to property549136462602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling192
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Old Erowal Bay vs NSW

Drug Offences: Old Erowal Bay 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 possession034032041667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116921366
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: Old Erowal Bay vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466492179.54

Old Erowal Bay Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Old Erowal Bay vs NSW

Old Erowal Bay Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Old Erowal Bay in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Old Erowal Bay?

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

What is the crime rate in Old Erowal Bay?

The overall crime rate in Old Erowal Bay, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2773 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 Old Erowal Bay a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Old Erowal Bay total crime rate in 2021 was 2773. This means it’s 74% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Old Erowal Bay has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Old Erowal Bay safe at night?

40% of crimes in Old Erowal Bay occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Old Erowal Bay at night.

Total Crime Stats of Old Erowal Bay

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 assault85
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault12
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences21
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery32
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 harassment121
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud31
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling11
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property95
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 cannabis80
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
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 cannabis10
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 cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences11
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences54
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order42
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions30
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer21
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