Crime Rates for Elizabeth Bay, NSW
⇌ Compare Elizabeth Bay with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Elizabeth Bay (2011) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 634 reported incidents, equal to 12,997 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Elizabeth Bay, NSW in 2021 was 4,878. In the last 10 years, Elizabeth Bay, NSW's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 157.4 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 90.3 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 139.4 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 Elizabeth Bay for 2026: Against justice procedures (397), Theft (63), Drug offences (47).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 594 | 680 | 583 | 625 | 691 | 410 | 509 | 522 | 521 | 719 | 634 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 287 | 365 | 270 | 351 | 371 | 216 | 249 | 305 | 334 | 474 | 397 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Assault | 35 | 43 | 23 | 25 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 31 | 24 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 13 | 21 | 27 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 25 | 12 |
| Drug offences | 58 | 68 | 93 | 62 | 84 | 36 | 35 | 29 | 24 | 50 | 47 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 10 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 30 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 35 | 18 |
| Liquor offences | 9 | 9 | 6 | 19 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 44 | 28 | 26 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 21 |
| Other offences | 6 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 19 | 63 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 13 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 14 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sexual offences | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 21 |
| Theft | 101 | 111 | 99 | 93 | 93 | 43 | 61 | 80 | 70 | 54 | 63 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Elizabeth Bay, NSW recorded 634 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Against justice procedures' with 3619 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 9 | 11 | -18.18% (11) |
| Breach bail conditions | 375 | 456 | -17.76% (456) |
| Fail to appear | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 9 | 6 | 50.00% (6) |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Assault Police | 1 | 4 | -75.00% (4) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 14 | 14 | 0.00% (14) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 9 | 13 | -30.77% (13) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 4 | -75.00% (4) |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 5 | -80.00% (5) |
| Offensive language | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Trespass | 9 | 15 | -40.00% (15) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 6 | 5 | 20.00% (5) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 6 | 17 | -64.71% (17) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 17 | 23 | -26.09% (23) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 7 | 0 | 700.00% (0) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 18 | 35 | -48.57% (35) |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Malicious damage to property | 21 | 14 | 50.00% (14) |
| Other offences | 13 | 6 | 116.67% (6) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 14 | 11 | 27.27% (11) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Sexual assault | 15 | 11 | 36.36% (11) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 6 | 6 | 0.00% (6) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 4 | 0.00% (4) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Fraud | 10 | 21 | -52.38% (21) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Other theft | 18 | 7 | 157.14% (7) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 5 | 9 | -44.44% (9) |
| Steal from dwelling | 16 | 8 | 100.00% (8) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Steal from retail store | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
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 Elizabeth Bay, NSW?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel very safe living in Elizabeth Bay, NSW. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Elizabeth Bay, NSW
How common is car theft in the Elizabeth Bay, NSW?
There were 1 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 365 day.
Is Elizabeth Bay, NSW safe in 2026
Based on official statistics, Elizabeth Bay, NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 12,997 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Mar 2026 is higher than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Elizabeth Bay, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Elizabeth Bay, NSW was Against justice procedures with 397 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Elizabeth Bay, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Elizabeth Bay, NSW have increased by 55% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Elizabeth Bay, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 66 incident against persons in Elizabeth Bay, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Elizabeth Bay, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 84 property crime incident in Elizabeth Bay, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Elizabeth Bay, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Elizabeth Bay, NSW recorded 47 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Elizabeth Bay (2021)
Elizabeth Bay is a quiet suburb with around 4878 people. This suburb has a small number of families with children, only 14.8% of households with an average household size of 1.5 people. The median household weekly income is $2116, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.6%. While 59.9% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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*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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