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Crime rate in Rockdale, NSW, Australia, 2216

Suburb in Bayside (NSW)

Crime Rank: 16/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 15,475 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.44 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,214 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 78.45 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 154 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 319 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.95 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
20.61 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
79.51% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
64.9% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Rockdale crime trends

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Rockdale crime compared

Top crime types in Rockdale:


  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Rockdale there were 263 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    263

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Rockdale there were 206 reported cases of Theft.

    206

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Rockdale there were 133 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    133

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Rockdale there were 107 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    107

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Rockdale there were 90 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    90

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Rockdale there were 82 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    82

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Rockdale there were 81 reported cases of Deception.

    81

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Rockdale there were 80 reported cases of Property damage.

    80

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Rockdale there were 37 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    37

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Rockdale there were 31 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    31

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Rockdale there were 30 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    30

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Rockdale there were 16 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    16

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Rockdale there were 14 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    14

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Rockdale there were 13 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    13

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    6

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Rockdale there were 6 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    6

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Rockdale there were 5 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    5

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Rockdale there were 5 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Rockdale there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Rockdale there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Rockdale there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Rockdale there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Rockdale

    1 in 100

    In 2023 in Rockdale your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 100

  • 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

  • Rockdale

    1 in 49

    In 2023 in Rockdale your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 49

  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rockdale rank in crime?

Rockdale suburb is ranked 16/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Rockdale a safe suburb?

Rockdale suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Rockdale?

The top crime types in Rockdale are Transport regulation offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Rockdale?

263 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Rockdale in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Rockdale?

Crime in Rockdale has increased by 3.67% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Rockdale in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Rockdale 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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