Eastlakes crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
483 recorded in this period, compared with 413 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Eastlakes
Eastlakes is a residential suburb located 7 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district, within the Bayside Council local government area and the 2018 postcode. Geographically, it is bounded by Mascot to the west, Rosebery to the north, and Kingsford to the east. The suburb is predominantly residential, characterized by a mix of mid-century apartment blocks and detached housing. According to the 2021 Australian census, Eastlakes has a population of approximately 7,500 residents living in a relatively densely populated urban environment.
Local life in Eastlakes centers around its main commercial precinct located along Florence Avenue and Evans Avenue, which includes the Eastlakes Shopping Centre. The suburb features significant green spaces, most notably the Eastern Suburbs Leagues Club grounds and the adjacent Bonnie Doon Golf Club, which occupies a large portion of the suburb's eastern sector. Public transport is primarily serviced by bus routes connecting residents to the Sydney CBD, Bondi Junction, and nearby major transport hubs like Mascot and Kingsford.
Historically, the area was part of the traditional lands of the Gadigal and Bidjigal people before European settlement. The suburb derives its name from its geographical position near the "eastern lakes"—a chain of swampy lagoons that includes Lysterpool (now known as Botany Swamps) and the historic Lakes Golf Course area. Urban development accelerated significantly following the post-World War II housing boom, transforming the landscape from market gardens and wetlands into the densely populated residential suburb seen today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 61 | 51 |
| Malicious damage to property | 55 | 57 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 43 | 41 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 40 | 38 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 36 | 33 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 35 | 16 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 29 | 16 |
| Steal from dwelling | 24 | 13 |
| Breach bail conditions | 23 | 16 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 13 | 10 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 11 | 7 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 10 | 5 |
| Other offences | 9 | 10 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 9 | 6 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 8 | 7 |
| Steal from retail store | 8 | 23 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 7 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 7 | 4 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6,347 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.