| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
15,153 | Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
2.60 km2 | Area size of the suburb in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
806 | Total number of crimes in the suburb |
Crimes per 1000 people |
53.19 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
48 | Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
596 | Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
3.17 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
39.33 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
suburbs with less Violent Crimes |
62.33% | Number of suburbs with less violent crimes |
|
suburbs with less Property Crimes |
80.73% | Number of suburbs with less property crimes |
In 2024 in Elwood there were 430 reported cases of Theft.
430
In 2024 in Elwood there were 100 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
100
In 2024 in Elwood there were 65 reported cases of Property damage.
65
In 2024 in Elwood there were 47 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
47
In 2024 in Elwood there were 45 reported cases of Breaches of orders.
45
In 2024 in Elwood there were 29 reported cases of Deception.
29
In 2024 in Elwood there were 23 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
23
In 2024 in Elwood there were 20 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
20
In 2024 in Elwood there were 11 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
11
In 2024 in Elwood there were 7 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.
7
In 2024 in Elwood there were 5 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
5
In 2024 in Elwood there were 5 reported cases of Public security offences.
5
In 2024 in Elwood there were 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
4
In 2024 in Elwood there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
4
In 2024 in Elwood there were 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
3
In 2024 in Elwood there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
3
In 2024 in Elwood there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.
2
In 2024 in Elwood there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.
1
In 2024 in Elwood there were 1 reported cases of Arson.
1
In 2024 in Elwood there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.
1
1 in 316
In 2024 in Elwood your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 316
1 in 133
In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 133
1 in 110
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110
1 in 25
In 2024 in Elwood your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 25
1 in 24
In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24
1 in 27
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27
Elwood suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
Elwood suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.
The top crime types in Elwood are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage.
430 Theft cases were reported in Elwood in 2024.
Crime in Elwood has increased by 28.96% from 2023 to 2024.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Elwood in 2024.
The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.
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