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Crime rate in South West Rocks, NSW, Australia, 2431

Suburb in Kempsey

Crime Rank: 22/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 5,058 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 13.68 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 425 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 84.03 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 54 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 240 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.68 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
47.45 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
82.75% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
84.39% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year South West Rocks crime trends

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South West Rocks crime compared

Top crime types in South West Rocks:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in South West Rocks there were 108 reported cases of Theft.

    108

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in South West Rocks there were 96 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    96

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in South West Rocks there were 40 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    40

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in South West Rocks there were 38 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    38

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in South West Rocks there were 37 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    37

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in South West Rocks there were 32 reported cases of Property damage.

    32

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in South West Rocks there were 16 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    16

  • Deception

    In 2024 in South West Rocks there were 15 reported cases of Deception.

    15

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in South West Rocks there were 13 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    13

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in South West Rocks there were 10 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    10

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in South West Rocks there were 7 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2024 in South West Rocks there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in South West Rocks there were 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in South West Rocks there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in South West Rocks there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in South West Rocks there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • South West Rocks

    1 in 94

    In 2024 in South West Rocks your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 94

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • South West Rocks

    1 in 21

    In 2024 in South West Rocks your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 21

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 South West Rocks rank in crime?

South West Rocks suburb is ranked 22/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is South West Rocks a safe suburb?

South West Rocks suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in South West Rocks?

The top crime types in South West Rocks are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in South West Rocks?

108 Theft cases were reported in South West Rocks in 2024.

Is crime increasing in South West Rocks?

Crime in South West Rocks has decreased by 0.47% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in South West Rocks in 2024?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in South West Rocks in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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