Elsternwick crime statistics
753 recorded incidents in 2025–26
Total recorded criminal incidents fell 13.8% versus 2024–25 (874 incidents), across all 6 offence categories recorded since 2016–17.
≈ 69 incidents per 1,000 residents (2021 population 10,887).
2016–17
737
2017–18
646
2018–19
608
2019–20
763
2020–21
731
2021–22
556
2022–23
675
2023–24
775
2024–25
874
2025–26
753
Property offences
Residential burglary
57
in 2025–26 · 5-yr avg 46
Motor vehicle theft
45
in 2025–26 · 5-yr avg 37
Steal from motor vehicle
146
in 2025–26 · 5-yr avg 114
Criminal damage
33
in 2025–26 · 5-yr avg 52
All offence categories
Recorded incidents in Elsternwick by BOCSAR offence category.
| Offence category | 2025–26 | 2024–25 | 5-yr avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| B Property and deception offences | 546 | 656 | 501 |
| A Crimes against the person | 96 | 90 | 94 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 48 | 64 | 70 |
| C Drug offences | 33 | 27 | 27 |
| D Public order and security offences | 27 | 36 | 33 |
| F Other offences | 3 | 1 | 2 |