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

Suburb in Kempsey

Crime Rank: 18/100

(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 427 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 84.42 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 42 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 213 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.30 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
42.11 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
76.11% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
82.95% 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 2023 in South West Rocks there were 131 reported cases of Theft.

    131

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in South West Rocks there were 49 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    49

  • Deception

    In 2023 in South West Rocks there were 46 reported cases of Deception.

    46

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in South West Rocks there were 37 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    37

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in South West Rocks there were 35 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    35

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in South West Rocks there were 34 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    34

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in South West Rocks there were 31 reported cases of Property damage.

    31

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in South West Rocks there were 18 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    18

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in South West Rocks there were 10 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    10

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in South West Rocks there were 8 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    8

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in South West Rocks there were 7 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    7

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in South West Rocks there were 6 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    6

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in South West Rocks there were 5 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    5

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in South West Rocks there were 4 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2023 in South West Rocks there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in South West Rocks there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in South West Rocks there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in South West Rocks there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • South West Rocks

    1 in 120

    In 2023 in South West Rocks your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 120

  • 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

  • South West Rocks

    1 in 24

    In 2023 in South West Rocks your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • 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 South West Rocks rank in crime?

South West Rocks suburb is ranked 18/100 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, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in South West Rocks?

131 Theft cases were reported in South West Rocks in 2023.

Is crime increasing in South West Rocks?

Crime in South West Rocks has increased by 44.26% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in South West Rocks in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in South West Rocks 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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