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Crime Rates for Elermore Vale, NSW
As of the March 2026 data release, The Elermore Vale (2287) crime rate for the Year ending Dec 2025 was calculated from 300 reported incidents, equal to 4,953 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 remained relatively stable. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 168.3 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 58.2 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 263.3 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 2025: Theft (97), Drug offences (53), Assault (49).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 263 | 245 | 332 | 240 | 291 | 275 | 194 | 218 | 254 | 262 | 300 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 23 | 11 | 18 | 22 | 11 | 28 | 20 | 12 | 31 | 21 | 33 |
| Arson | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Assault | 38 | 25 | 40 | 27 | 33 | 49 | 26 | 17 | 27 | 36 | 49 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 7 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 4 |
| Drug offences | 5 | 10 | 21 | 18 | 5 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 53 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 14 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 12 | 14 | 23 | 16 | 23 | 20 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 30 | 34 | 41 | 24 | 26 | 40 | 33 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 22 |
| Other offences | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 6 | 33 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Theft | 130 | 96 | 170 | 94 | 158 | 90 | 70 | 100 | 115 | 104 | 97 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
In 2025, Elermore Vale, NSW recorded 300 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 1224 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 13 | 6 | 116.67% (6) |
| Breach bail conditions | 20 | 14 | 42.86% (14) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Arson | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Assault Police | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 31 | 25 | 24.00% (25) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 17 | 10 | 70.00% (10) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Criminal intent | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 2 | 16 | -87.50% (16) |
| Cultivating cannabis | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 40 | 0 | 4000.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 5 | 2 | 150.00% (2) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 20 | 23 | -13.04% (23) |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Malicious damage to property | 22 | 30 | -26.67% (30) |
| Other offences | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Sexual assault | 9 | 9 | 0.00% (9) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 21 | 18 | 16.67% (18) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 4 | 4 | 0.00% (4) |
| Fraud | 22 | 32 | -31.25% (32) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 9 | 10 | -10.00% (10) |
| Other theft | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Steal from dwelling | 9 | 14 | -35.71% (14) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 20 | 20 | 0.00% (20) |
| Steal from person | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Steal from retail store | 6 | 5 | 20.00% (5) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Dec 2025), 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.
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FAQ About Crime in Elermore Vale, NSW
How common is car theft in the Elermore Vale, NSW?
There were 10 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Dec 2025, averaging 1 incident every 36.5 day.
Is Elermore Vale, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Elermore Vale, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 4,953 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Dec 2025 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Elermore Vale, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Elermore Vale, NSW was Theft with 97 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 55% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Elermore Vale, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 84 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 Dec 2025, there were 122 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 Dec 2025, 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 people. This suburb has a small number of families with children, only 0% of households with an average household size of people. The median household weekly income is $, though the unemployment rate stands at %. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 0% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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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.
- Cardiff Heights - 28 incidents (0.02023 per 100,000 people)
- Garden Suburb - 40 incidents (0.02042 per 100,000 people)
- Rankin Park - 54 incidents (0.02120 per 100,000 people)
- New Lambton Heights - 140 incidents (0.05364 per 100,000 people)
- Argenton - 128 incidents (0.09467 per 100,000 people)
- Wallsend - 1339 incidents (0.10110 per 100,000 people)
- Cardiff - 904 incidents (0.14308 per 100,000 people)
- Glendale - 467 incidents (0.14325 per 100,000 people)
- Jesmond - 780 incidents (0.24299 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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