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Crime rate in Erskineville, NSW, Australia, 2043

Suburb in Sydney

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    9,657

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    0.81 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    418

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    43.28

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    45

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    217

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    4.66

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    22.47

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    64.91%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    67.29%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Erskineville there were 145 cases of Theft.

    145

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Erskineville there were 48 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    48

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Erskineville there were 40 cases of Deception.

    40

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Erskineville there were 34 cases of Assault and related offences.

    34

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Erskineville there were 25 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    25

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Erskineville there were 24 cases of Property damage.

    24

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Erskineville there were 19 cases of Drug use and possession.

    19

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Erskineville there were 18 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    18

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Erskineville there were 18 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    18

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Erskineville there were 9 cases of Sexual offences.

    9

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Erskineville there were 7 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    7

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Erskineville there were 7 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    7

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Erskineville there were 6 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    6

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Erskineville there were 6 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    6

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Erskineville there were 4 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Erskineville there were 3 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Erskineville there were 2 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Erskineville there were 1 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Erskineville

    1 in 215

    In 2023 in Erskineville your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 215

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • 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

  • Erskineville

    1 in 45

    In 2023 in Erskineville your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 45

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Erskineville rank in crime?

Erskineville suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Erskineville a safe suburb?

Erskineville suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Erskineville?

The top crime types in Erskineville are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Erskineville?

145 Theft cases were reported in Erskineville in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Erskineville?

Crime in Erskineville has increased by 11.17% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Erskineville in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Erskineville 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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