Rhodes Crime Index

57

(100 is safest)

Safer than 57% of most Australia suburbs

Rhodes Crime Map

Rhodes crime map

Rhodes Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Rhodes
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 532, up 17% from 456 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Rhodes is in the 52st percentile for safety, meaning 49% of NSW suburbs are safer than Rhodes and 51% of suburbs are more dangerous than Rhodes.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 22% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 43% (3 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 29% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 15% (31 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 37% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Rhodes: 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 Rhodes’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 57% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 49% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Rhodes. Therefore, Rhodes’s public safety metrics are high.

How risky is that? Living in Rhodes comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 31 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 Rhodes’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 Rhodes.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Rhodes crime statistics shows that there are 638 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 Rhodes are 1 in 156.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Rhodes, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 39, equivalent to a rate of 2526 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.

Rhodes Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person73638
Property and deception offences2892526
Drug offences37323
Public order and security offences15131
Justice procedures offences26227
Other offences92804
Total5324650

Rhodes Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 156

In Rhodes

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Rhodes vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Rhodes vs NSW

Rhodes population: 11440

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault3962864341770
Sexual offences101465087179
Robbery11760922
Abduction and kidnapping120393
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2140910184501
Other offences against the person11883923

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault544
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences544
Domestic violence related assault25219
Non-domestic violence related assault1087

Rhodes Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 39

In Rhodes

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Rhodes vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Rhodes vs NSW, Australia

Rhodes population: 11440

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft23518002820542204
Burglary/Break and Enter3024967262306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property2449136210602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft544
Steal from motor vehicle14122
Steal from retail store37323
Break and enter dwelling17149
Break and enter non-dwelling13114

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Rhodes vs NSW

Drug Offences: Rhodes 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 possession273403223641667
Drug dealing and trafficking46293357705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences658415272

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: Rhodes vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1217321105212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences31466426179.54

Rhodes Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Rhodes vs NSW

Rhodes Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Rhodes in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Rhodes?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Rhodes is fraud.

What is the crime rate in Rhodes?

The overall crime rate in Rhodes, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4650 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 Rhodes a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Rhodes total crime rate in 2021 was 4650. This means it’s 51% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Rhodes has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Rhodes safe at night?

30% of crimes in Rhodes occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Rhodes at night.

Total Crime Stats of Rhodes

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 Police24
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault2225
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault810
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault45
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences367
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery705
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping01
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment1721
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft45
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1714
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store3437
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods118
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling2755
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person33
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud7067
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences3846
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling3017
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling12113
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property3824
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine24
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis910
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines35
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs46
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine82
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines41
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs40
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences76
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass58
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct12
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent31
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences63
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences1111
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences1312
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1569
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order68
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions517
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer31
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

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