Crime Rates for Elermore Vale, NSW
⇌ Compare Elermore Vale with another suburbAs of the Sep 2026 data release, The Elermore Vale (2287) crime rate for the Year ending Jun 2026 was calculated from 282 reported incidents, equal to 4,656 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Elermore Vale, NSW in 2021 was 6,057. In the last 10 years, Elermore Vale, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 159.4 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 53.1 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 208.9 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 Elermore Vale for 2026: Theft (77), Drug offences (53), Assault (46).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 261 | 305 | 285 | 258 | 322 | 236 | 202 | 236 | 259 | 292 | 282 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 11 | 27 | 19 | 18 | 33 | 21 | 13 | 21 | 23 | 31 | 22 |
| Arson | 4 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Assault | 29 | 36 | 37 | 27 | 45 | 41 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 38 | 46 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 5 |
| Drug offences | 12 | 11 | 16 | 10 | 17 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 53 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 11 | 11 | 25 | 14 | 24 | 12 | 13 | 24 | 15 | 29 | 25 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 26 | 37 | 33 | 22 | 36 | 40 | 35 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 25 |
| Other offences | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 8 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Sexual offences | 27 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 |
| Theft | 122 | 143 | 129 | 132 | 131 | 85 | 93 | 101 | 115 | 114 | 77 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Elermore Vale, NSW recorded 282 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 1242 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 13 | 6 | 116.67% (6) |
| Breach bail conditions | 9 | 24 | -62.50% (24) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Arson | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Assault Police | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 31 | 25 | 24.00% (25) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 12 | 12 | 0.00% (12) |
| Betting and gaming offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Criminal intent | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 2 | 8 | -75.00% (8) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 41 | 0 | 4100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 6 | 2 | 200.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 2 | 6 | -66.67% (6) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 25 | 29 | -13.79% (29) |
| Liquor offences | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Malicious damage to property | 25 | 30 | -16.67% (30) |
| Other offences | 5 | 4 | 25.00% (4) |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Sexual assault | 8 | 9 | -11.11% (9) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 2 | 100.00% (2) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 11 | 21 | -47.62% (21) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 7 | 3 | 133.33% (3) |
| Fraud | 11 | 38 | -71.05% (38) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 12 | 8 | 50.00% (8) |
| Other theft | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Steal from dwelling | 6 | 11 | -45.45% (11) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 20 | 25 | -20.00% (25) |
| Steal from person | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Steal from retail store | 6 | 4 | 50.00% (4) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Jun 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). As population numbers may have changed since 2021, the calculated rates may not accurately reflect current population levels or the current situation in each area (suburb, LGA, and state). Therefore, the rates should be used as an indicator rather than a definitive measure of whether a suburb is safe or unsafe.
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FAQ About Crime in Elermore Vale, NSW
How common is car theft in the Elermore Vale, NSW?
There were 8 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Jun 2026, averaging 1 incident every 45.6 day.
Is Elermore Vale, NSW safe in 2026
Based on official statistics, Elermore Vale, NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 4,656 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Jun 2026 is higher than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Elermore Vale, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Elermore Vale, NSW was Theft with 77 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Elermore Vale, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Elermore Vale, NSW have increased by 19% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Elermore Vale, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 85 incident against persons in Elermore Vale, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Elermore Vale, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 105 property crime incident in Elermore Vale, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Elermore Vale, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, Elermore Vale, NSW recorded 53 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Elermore Vale (2021)
Elermore Vale is a quiet suburb with around 6057 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 42.7% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.5 people. The median household weekly income is $1567, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.9%. A majority of people (82.3%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Elermore Vale
If you’re considering living near Elermore Vale , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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- Cardiff - 967 incidents (0.15305 per 100,000 people)
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- Jesmond - 854 incidents (0.26604 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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