Erskineville crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
506 recorded in this period, compared with 495 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Erskineville
Erskineville is an inner-city suburb located 4 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, within the local government area of the City of Sydney (Postcode 2043). Spanning a relatively compact area, it is bordered by Newtown, St Peters, Alexandria, and Redfern. The suburb is primarily residential, characterized by Victorian terrace housing, narrow streets, and modern medium-density apartment developments. Demographically, Erskineville features a diverse population, with a high proportion of young professionals, families, and LGBTQ+ residents, reflecting broader demographic trends in Sydney's inner west and south.
Local life in Erskineville centers around its distinct village atmosphere, anchored by the commercial strip along Erskineville Road and the central public space of Erskineville Oval. The suburb is well-served by public transport, featuring its own railway station on the T3 Sydney Trains line, alongside numerous bus routes and cycling infrastructure. It offers a dense concentration of local amenities, including cafes, pubs, restaurants, and small retail businesses. Educational and recreational needs are met by local parks, notably Sydney Park on its western edge, and community facilities.
Historically, Erskineville was originally part of the Cadigal people's traditional lands before European settlement in the late 18th century. Originally known as Macdonaldtown—named after early landholder Macdonald—the area was renamed Erskineville in the late 19th century. The suburb developed rapidly during the Victorian and Edwardian eras as a working-class residential and industrial hub, hosting various factories and brickworks. Over the late 20th century, deindustrialization paved the way for urban renewal, transforming former industrial sites into residential complexes and parks while preserving much of its historic streetscape and heritage-listed Victorian architecture.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from retail store | 64 | 34 |
| Malicious damage to property | 46 | 27 |
| Steal from dwelling | 45 | 47 |
| Fraud | 38 | 39 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 30 | 38 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 29 | 22 |
| Other theft | 25 | 23 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 24 | 20 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 22 | 18 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 20 | 33 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 19 | 24 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 17 | 19 |
| Breach bail conditions | 16 | 18 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 15 | 2 |
| Trespass | 15 | 10 |
| Sexual assault | 10 | 7 |
| Other drug offences | 9 | 28 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 7 | 7 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 9,657 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.