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Crime rate in Elsternwick, VIC, Australia, 3185

Suburb in Glen Eira

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 10,887 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.60 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 635 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 58.33 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 56 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 415 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.14 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
38.12 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
66.58% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
80.75% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Elsternwick crime trends

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Elsternwick crime compared

Top crime types in Elsternwick:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Elsternwick there were 260 reported cases of Theft.

    260

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Elsternwick there were 78 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    78

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Elsternwick there were 75 reported cases of Property damage.

    75

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Elsternwick there were 54 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    54

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Elsternwick there were 51 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    51

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Elsternwick there were 30 reported cases of Deception.

    30

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Elsternwick there were 15 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    15

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Elsternwick there were 14 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    14

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Elsternwick there were 13 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    13

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Elsternwick there were 11 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    11

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Elsternwick there were 9 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    9

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Elsternwick there were 8 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    8

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Elsternwick there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Elsternwick there were 5 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Elsternwick there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Elsternwick there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Elsternwick there were 1 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Elsternwick there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Elsternwick there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Elsternwick

    1 in 194

    In 2023 in Elsternwick your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 194

  • VIC

    1 in 146

    In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 146

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Elsternwick

    1 in 26

    In 2023 in Elsternwick your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

  • VIC

    1 in 31

    In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Elsternwick rank in crime?

Elsternwick suburb is ranked 12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Elsternwick a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Elsternwick?

The top crime types in Elsternwick are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Elsternwick?

260 Theft cases were reported in Elsternwick in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Elsternwick?

Crime in Elsternwick has increased by 23.78% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Elsternwick in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Elsternwick in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 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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