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Crime rate in Rockdale, NSW, Australia, 2216

Suburb in Bayside (NSW)

Crime Rank: 14/100

(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 1,018 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 65.78 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 140 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 361 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.05 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
23.33 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
75.54% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
68.44% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Rockdale crime trends

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Rockdale crime compared

Top crime types in Rockdale:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Rockdale there were 236 reported cases of Theft.

    236

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Rockdale there were 151 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    151

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Rockdale there were 107 reported cases of Deception.

    107

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Rockdale there were 105 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    105

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Rockdale there were 81 reported cases of Property damage.

    81

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Rockdale there were 61 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    61

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Rockdale there were 57 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    57

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Rockdale there were 44 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    44

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Rockdale there were 42 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    42

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Rockdale there were 24 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    24

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Rockdale there were 22 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    22

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Rockdale there were 19 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    19

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Rockdale there were 18 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    18

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Rockdale there were 17 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    17

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Rockdale there were 10 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    10

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Rockdale there were 9 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    9

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Rockdale there were 6 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Rockdale there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Rockdale there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Rockdale there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Rockdale there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Rockdale there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Rockdale

    1 in 111

    In 2025 in Rockdale your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 111

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Rockdale

    1 in 43

    In 2025 in Rockdale your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 43

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rockdale rank in crime?

Rockdale suburb is ranked 14/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Rockdale a safe suburb?

Rockdale suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Rockdale?

The top crime types in Rockdale are Theft, Transport regulation offences, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Rockdale?

236 Theft cases were reported in Rockdale in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Rockdale?

Crime in Rockdale has increased by 8.3% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Rockdale in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Rockdale in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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