Crime Rates for East Hills, NSW
⇌ Compare East Hills with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The East Hills (2213) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 150 reported incidents, equal to 4,451 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of East Hills, NSW in 2021 was 3,370. In the last 10 years, East Hills, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 102.1 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 70.2 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 198.2 people. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.
Most Common Crimes in East Hills for 2026: Theft (36), Assault (24), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (21).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 243 | 303 | 306 | 180 | 207 | 224 | 151 | 120 | 154 | 159 | 150 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Against justice procedures | 8 | 9 | 17 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 11 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Assault | 21 | 29 | 21 | 14 | 31 | 30 | 13 | 17 | 30 | 30 | 24 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Drug offences | 14 | 11 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 25 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 13 | 21 | 9 | 10 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 17 | 21 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 27 | 35 | 35 | 11 | 24 | 19 | 13 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 14 |
| Other offences | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 8 |
| Theft | 76 | 61 | 57 | 43 | 63 | 51 | 43 | 34 | 48 | 48 | 36 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 65 | 116 | 127 | 70 | 36 | 21 | 29 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 5 |
In 2026, East Hills, NSW recorded 150 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 560 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 6 | 9 | -33.33% (9) |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Arson | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Assault Police | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 12 | 19 | -36.84% (19) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 12 | 9 | 33.33% (9) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Criminal intent | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Trespass | 4 | 0 | 400.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Other drug offences | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 5 | 2 | 150.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 21 | 17 | 23.53% (17) |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Malicious damage to property | 14 | 19 | -26.32% (19) |
| Other offences | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Pornography offences | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Sexual assault | 7 | 5 | 40.00% (5) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 5 | 2 | 150.00% (2) |
| Fraud | 6 | 11 | -45.45% (11) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 6 | 8 | -25.00% (8) |
| Other theft | 5 | 5 | 0.00% (5) |
| Steal from dwelling | 8 | 1 | 700.00% (1) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 19 | -78.95% (19) |
| Steal from retail store | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 5 | 7 | -28.57% (7) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Mar 2026), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as incidents per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported incidents and population data from the last census (2021). Rates may appear higher or lower than current reality depending on population changes, so it is difficult to declare any suburb completely safe or unsafe.
How safe do you feel in East Hills, NSW?
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FAQ About Crime in East Hills, NSW
How common is car theft in the East Hills, NSW?
There were 8 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 45.6 day.
Is East Hills, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, East Hills, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 4,451 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Mar 2026 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in East Hills, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in East Hills, NSW was Theft with 36 reported incidents.
Has crime in the East Hills, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 33% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in East Hills, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 55 incident against persons in East Hills, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in East Hills, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 52 property crime incident in East Hills, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in East Hills, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, East Hills, NSW recorded 15 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – East Hills (2021)
East Hills is a quiet suburb with around 3370 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 48.2% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.6 people. The median household weekly income is $1829, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.4%. While 65.9% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Other Safe Suburbs Near East Hills
If you’re considering living near East Hills , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Voyager Point - 12 incidents (0.00715 per 100,000 people)
- Revesby Heights - 28 incidents (0.01461 per 100,000 people)
- Picnic Point - 131 incidents (0.02043 per 100,000 people)
- Sandy Point - 14 incidents (0.02345 per 100,000 people)
- Pleasure Point - 15 incidents (0.02475 per 100,000 people)
- Hammondville - 110 incidents (0.02980 per 100,000 people)
- Panania - 497 incidents (0.03680 per 100,000 people)
- Milperra - 159 incidents (0.03903 per 100,000 people)
- Revesby - 1168 incidents (0.07650 per 100,000 people)
*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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