Crime Rates for Elsternwick, VIC
⇌ Compare Elsternwick with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Elsternwick (3185) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1535 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 14,099 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Elsternwick, VIC in 2021 was 10,887. In the last 10 years, Elsternwick, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 89.2 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 12 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 544.4 people. When considering these numbers, it is also important to consider the trends of these numbers compared to the greater melbourne area.
Most Common Crimes in Elsternwick for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1116), A Crimes against the person (184), E Justice procedures offences (98).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 560 | 1402 | 1408 | 1252 | 1300 | 1418 | 1400 | 1247 | 1492 | 1703 | 1535 |
| A Crimes against the person | 44 | 116 | 165 | 118 | 120 | 132 | 186 | 201 | 193 | 192 | 184 |
| B Property and deception offences | 431 | 988 | 965 | 812 | 849 | 946 | 771 | 807 | 988 | 1251 | 1116 |
| C Drug offences | 24 | 112 | 62 | 101 | 58 | 72 | 223 | 42 | 56 | 61 | 59 |
| D Public order and security offences | 44 | 112 | 108 | 148 | 136 | 71 | 62 | 52 | 87 | 63 | 73 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 17 | 72 | 100 | 67 | 137 | 84 | 149 | 143 | 166 | 136 | 98 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 113 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
In 2025, Elsternwick, VIC recorded 1535 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 9924 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Elsternwick, VIC recorded 111 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 111 | 115 | -3.48% |
| Robbery In 2025, Elsternwick, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Robbery. | 11 | 7 | 57.14% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Elsternwick, VIC recorded 20 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 20 | 30 | -33.33% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Elsternwick, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 9 | 8 | 12.50% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Elsternwick, VIC recorded 33 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 33 | 32 | 3.13% |
| Arson In 2025, Elsternwick, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Arson. | 8 | 5 | 60.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Elsternwick, VIC recorded 103 reported cases of Property damage. | 103 | 154 | -33.12% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Elsternwick, VIC recorded 151 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 151 | 160 | -5.63% |
| Theft In 2025, Elsternwick, VIC recorded 755 reported cases of Theft. | 755 | 782 | -3.45% |
| Deception In 2025, Elsternwick, VIC recorded 99 reported cases of Deception. | 99 | 150 | -34.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Elsternwick, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Elsternwick, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 12 | 2 | 500.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Elsternwick, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Elsternwick, VIC recorded 45 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 45 | 57 | -21.05% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Elsternwick, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Elsternwick, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 28 | 19 | 47.37% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Elsternwick, VIC recorded 29 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 29 | 36 | -19.44% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Elsternwick, VIC recorded 16 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 16 | 8 | 100.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Elsternwick, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Elsternwick, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 22 | 13 | 69.23% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Elsternwick, VIC recorded 76 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 76 | 123 | -38.21% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Elsternwick, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Elsternwick, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 5 | 0 | 500.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Elsternwick, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Elsternwick, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Dec), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as offences per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported offences 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 Elsternwick, VIC
How common is car theft in the Elsternwick, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 51 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 0 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Elsternwick, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Elsternwick, VIC are Personal Property (1469), Cash/Document (1442), Electrical Appliances (988), Jewellery (940) and Car Accessories (704).
What is the crime rate in Elsternwick, VIC?
Elsternwick, VIC has a crime rate of 1535 reported criminal offences.
Is Elsternwick, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Elsternwick, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 14,099 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Elsternwick, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Elsternwick, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1116 reported offences.
Has crime in the Elsternwick, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Elsternwick, VIC have increased by 8% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Elsternwick, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 184 offenses against persons in Elsternwick, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Elsternwick, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1017 property crime offenses in Elsternwick, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Elsternwick, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Elsternwick, VIC recorded 59 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Elsternwick (2021)
Elsternwick is a vibrant suburb with 10887 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 43.8% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.3 people. The median household weekly income is $2209, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.5%. While 67.3% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Safest suburbs around Elsternwick, VIC
If you’re considering living near Elsternwick , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Caulfield South - 1041 offences (0.08444 per 100,000 people)
- Caulfield North - 1829 offences (0.10821 per 100,000 people)
- St Kilda East - 1596 offences (0.12696 per 100,000 people)
- Brighton - 3061 offences (0.13164 per 100,000 people)
- Ripponlea - 219 offences (0.14295 per 100,000 people)
- Elwood - 2182 offences (0.14400 per 100,000 people)
- Caulfield - 843 offences (0.14666 per 100,000 people)
- Gardenvale - 151 offences (0.14818 per 100,000 people)
- Balaclava - 1624 offences (0.30119 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Property crime shows a generally increasing trend from 2015 to 2025, with theft consistently the highest volume, peaking near 755 incidents in 2025.
- Assault and related offences dominate violent crime, rising substantially from low levels around 22 in 2015 to over 110 by 2025.
- Burglary/break and enter remains a significant property crime type, fluctuating but generally stable around 140-160 incidents in recent years.
- A major spike is observed in breaches of orders, rising sharply after 2015 and reaching over 150 incidents by 2023 before slightly declining.
- Overall, the data indicate increasing safety concerns driven by persistent high theft rates and rising violent assaults, highlighting ongoing law enforcement challenges.
Disclaimer: This content is AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify information independently.
*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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