Elermore Vale crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
282 recorded in this period, compared with 292 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Elermore Vale
Elermore Vale is a residential suburb located in the western region of the City of Newcastle local government area, within the postcode 2287, approximately 12 kilometres west of Newcastle’s central business district. Geographically, the suburb is characterised by a mix of undulating terrain, suburban housing, and pockets of bushland. It is a well-established area popular with families and retirees, featuring a mix of detached residential homes, townhouses, and aged-care facilities.
Local life in Elermore Vale is primarily residential, supported by local commercial conveniences. The suburb features the Elermore Vale Shopping Centre, which provides residents with supermarkets, specialty shops, and essential services. Education and recreation needs are met by local public schools, numerous parks, and sports fields, with larger commercial, medical, and tertiary education hubs easily accessible in nearby Wallsend and Newcastle.
Historically, the land surrounding Elermore Vale was utilized for natural resource extraction, playing a minor role in the broader coal-mining history of the Hunter Region. Through the latter half of the 20th century, the area transitioned from bushland and industrial-associated acreage into a residential suburb to accommodate Newcastle's expanding population.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 41 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 31 | 25 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 25 | 29 |
| Malicious damage to property | 25 | 30 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 20 | 25 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 13 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 12 | 8 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 12 | 12 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 11 | 21 |
| Fraud | 11 | 38 |
| Breach bail conditions | 9 | 24 |
| Sexual assault | 8 | 9 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 7 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 6 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 6 | 11 |
| Steal from retail store | 6 | 4 |
| Other offences | 5 | 4 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6,057 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.