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Crime rate in Elermore Vale, NSW, Australia, 2287

Suburb in Newcastle

Crime Rank: 14/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,057 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4.97 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 300 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 49.53 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 63 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 100 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.40 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
16.51 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
78.54% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
58.61% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Elermore Vale crime trends

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Elermore Vale crime compared

Top crime types in Elermore Vale:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Elermore Vale there were 50 reported cases of Theft.

    50

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Elermore Vale there were 49 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    49

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Elermore Vale there were 41 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    41

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Elermore Vale there were 33 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    33

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Elermore Vale there were 25 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    25

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Elermore Vale there were 22 reported cases of Property damage.

    22

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Elermore Vale there were 22 reported cases of Deception.

    22

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Elermore Vale there were 20 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    20

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Elermore Vale there were 12 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    12

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Elermore Vale there were 12 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    12

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Elermore Vale there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Elermore Vale there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Elermore Vale there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Elermore Vale there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Elermore Vale there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Elermore Vale there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Elermore Vale there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Elermore Vale there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Elermore Vale

    1 in 96

    In 2025 in Elermore Vale your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 96

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Elermore Vale

    1 in 61

    In 2025 in Elermore Vale your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 61

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Elermore Vale rank in crime?

Elermore Vale suburb is ranked 14/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Elermore Vale a safe suburb?

Elermore Vale suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Elermore Vale?

The top crime types in Elermore Vale are Theft, Assault and related offences, Drug dealing and trafficking.

What is the most reported crime in Elermore Vale?

50 Theft cases were reported in Elermore Vale in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Elermore Vale?

Crime in Elermore Vale has increased by 15.83% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Elermore Vale in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Elermore Vale in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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