Crime Rates for Erskineville, NSW
⇌ Compare Erskineville with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Erskineville (2043) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 497 reported incidents, equal to 5,147 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Erskineville, NSW in 2021 was 9,657. In the last 10 years, Erskineville, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 209.9 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 46.4 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 275.9 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 Erskineville for 2026: Theft (241), Assault (51), Malicious damage to property (44).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 612 | 549 | 453 | 500 | 445 | 428 | 414 | 427 | 396 | 456 | 497 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Against justice procedures | 33 | 20 | 12 | 21 | 22 | 76 | 35 | 29 | 20 | 42 | 36 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Assault | 56 | 47 | 32 | 50 | 71 | 28 | 41 | 43 | 31 | 42 | 51 |
| 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 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 26 | 17 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 21 | 7 | 15 | 16 |
| Drug offences | 83 | 26 | 42 | 32 | 21 | 35 | 24 | 33 | 25 | 49 | 41 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 18 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 26 | 23 | 35 | 29 |
| Liquor offences | 23 | 5 | 9 | 27 | 21 | 1 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 4 |
| Malicious damage to property | 82 | 61 | 53 | 56 | 37 | 34 | 32 | 41 | 20 | 28 | 44 |
| Other offences | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 44 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 7 |
| Other offences against the person | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 11 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Sexual offences | 6 | 7 | 20 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 19 |
| Theft | 253 | 286 | 213 | 230 | 196 | 169 | 146 | 180 | 217 | 208 | 241 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 12 | 44 | 17 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 15 | 19 | 15 | 3 | 3 |
In 2026, Erskineville, NSW recorded 497 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 2339 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 | 19 | 18 | 5.56% (18) |
| Breach bail conditions | 14 | 17 | -17.65% (17) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 3 | 5 | -40.00% (5) |
| Arson | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Assault Police | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 25 | 21 | 19.05% (21) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 26 | 19 | 36.84% (19) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Criminal intent | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Offensive conduct | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Trespass | 14 | 9 | 55.56% (9) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 13 | 2 | 550.00% (2) |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Other drug offences | 8 | 28 | -71.43% (28) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 4 | 4 | 0.00% (4) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 4 | -25.00% (4) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 5 | 3 | 66.67% (3) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 29 | 35 | -17.14% (35) |
| Liquor offences | 4 | 2 | 100.00% (2) |
| Malicious damage to property | 44 | 28 | 57.14% (28) |
| Other offences | 7 | 1 | 600.00% (1) |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 9 | -88.89% (9) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Sexual assault | 7 | 9 | -22.22% (9) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 12 | 5 | 140.00% (5) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 25 | 21 | 19.05% (21) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 8 | 3 | 166.67% (3) |
| Fraud | 31 | 30 | 3.33% (30) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 15 | 21 | -28.57% (21) |
| Other theft | 25 | 27 | -7.41% (27) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 9 | 3 | 200.00% (3) |
| Steal from dwelling | 41 | 47 | -12.77% (47) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 29 | 27 | 7.41% (27) |
| Steal from person | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Steal from retail store | 57 | 28 | 103.57% (28) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
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 Erskineville, NSW?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel very safe living in Erskineville, NSW. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Erskineville, NSW
How common is car theft in the Erskineville, NSW?
There were 21 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 17.4 day.
Is Erskineville, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Erskineville, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 5,147 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 Erskineville, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Erskineville, NSW was Theft with 241 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Erskineville, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Erskineville, NSW have increased by 16% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Erskineville, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 104 incident against persons in Erskineville, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Erskineville, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 285 property crime incident in Erskineville, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Erskineville, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Erskineville, NSW recorded 41 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Erskineville (2021)
Erskineville is a quiet suburb with around 9657 people. While families are part of the community, only about 27.4% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2 people. The median household weekly income is $3020, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.2%. While 59.2% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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If you’re considering living near Erskineville , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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- Eveleigh - 167 incidents (0.27558 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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