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Crime rate in Rushcutters Bay, NSW, Australia, 2011

Suburb in Sydney

Crime Rank: 14/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,335 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 0.16 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 111 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 47.54 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 24 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 41 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.28 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
17.56 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
78.27% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
60.34% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Rushcutters Bay crime trends

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Rushcutters Bay crime compared

Top crime types in Rushcutters Bay:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Rushcutters Bay there were 26 reported cases of Theft.

    26

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Rushcutters Bay there were 18 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    18

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Rushcutters Bay there were 12 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    12

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Rushcutters Bay there were 10 reported cases of Property damage.

    10

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Rushcutters Bay there were 9 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    9

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Rushcutters Bay there were 7 reported cases of Deception.

    7

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Rushcutters Bay there were 6 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    6

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Rushcutters Bay there were 5 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    5

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Rushcutters Bay there were 5 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    5

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Rushcutters Bay there were 4 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Rushcutters Bay there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Rushcutters Bay there were 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Rushcutters Bay there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Rushcutters Bay there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Rushcutters Bay

    1 in 97

    In 2025 in Rushcutters Bay your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 97

  • 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

  • Rushcutters Bay

    1 in 57

    In 2025 in Rushcutters Bay your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 57

  • 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 Rushcutters Bay rank in crime?

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

Is Rushcutters Bay a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Rushcutters Bay?

The top crime types in Rushcutters Bay are Theft, Assault and related offences, Drug use and possession.

What is the most reported crime in Rushcutters Bay?

26 Theft cases were reported in Rushcutters Bay in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Rushcutters Bay?

Crime in Rushcutters Bay has decreased by 14.62% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Rushcutters Bay in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Rushcutters Bay 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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