North Rothbury Crime Index

53

(100 is safest)

Safer than 53% of most Australia suburbs

North Rothbury Crime Map

North Rothbury crime map

North Rothbury Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in North Rothbury.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across North Rothbury
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 120, up 17% from 103 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • North Rothbury is in the 50th percentile for safety, meaning 50% of NSW suburbs are safer than North Rothbury and 50% of suburbs are more dangerous than North Rothbury.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 29% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 84% (16 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 8% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 42% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 67% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in North Rothbury: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that North Rothbury’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 53% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 50% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to North Rothbury. Therefore, North Rothbury’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in North Rothbury comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 29 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand North Rothbury’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in North Rothbury.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of North Rothbury crime statistics shows that there are 914 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in North Rothbury are 1 in 108.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in North Rothbury, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 40, equivalent to a rate of 2424 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

North Rothbury Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person23914
Property and deception offences612424
Drug offences279
Public order and security offences6238
Justice procedures offences21835
Other offences7278
Total1204769

North Rothbury Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 108

In North Rothbury

1 in 65

In NSW

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in North Rothbury vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: North Rothbury vs NSW

North Rothbury population: 2516

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1062864397770
Sexual offences314650119179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1040910397501
Other offences against the person01883023

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and North Rothbury crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault3119
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault6238
Non-domestic violence related assault4159

North Rothbury Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 40

In North Rothbury

1 in 30

In NSW

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in North Rothbury vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: North Rothbury vs NSW, Australia

North Rothbury population: 2516

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft3718002814712204
Burglary/Break and Enter1124967437306
Arson3376011946
Malicious damage to property1049136397602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including North Rothbury crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft140
Steal from motor vehicle10397
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling6238
Break and enter non-dwelling5199

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in North Rothbury vs NSW

Drug Offences: North Rothbury vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession2340327941667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: North Rothbury vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct11732140212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences514664199179.54

North Rothbury Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in North Rothbury vs NSW

North Rothbury Crime FAQs

How many murders were in North Rothbury in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in North Rothbury in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in North Rothbury?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in North Rothbury is breach apprehended violence order.

What is the crime rate in North Rothbury?

The overall crime rate in North Rothbury, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4769 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is North Rothbury a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that North Rothbury total crime rate in 2021 was 4769. This means it’s 50% safer than all NSW suburbs. So North Rothbury has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is North Rothbury safe at night?

41% of crimes in North Rothbury occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in North Rothbury at night.

Total Crime Stats of North Rothbury

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault126
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault24
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault153
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences49
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery70
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment710
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle310
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1010
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud79
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences45
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling86
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling415
Property and deception offencesArsonArson23
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property610
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis30
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass31
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences15
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences17
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order311
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions49
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures10

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

  • NSW Police public site
  • NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney