Rocky River Crime Index
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(100 is safest)
Safer than 7% of most Australia suburbs
Rocky River Crime Map
Rocky River Crime Statistics at a Glance
The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Rocky River.
- The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 4, down 56% from 9 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
- Rocky River is in the 15th percentile for safety, meaning 85% of NSW suburbs are safer than Rocky River and 15% of suburbs are more dangerous than Rocky River.
- The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 300% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
- There were no sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- There were no theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
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Crime in Rocky River: An In-Depth Analysis
According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Rocky River is ranked safer than 7% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Rocky River crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.
In NSW, only about 85% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Rocky River. As a result, Rocky River has low scores in public safety metrics.
If you are a resident of Rocky River, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 7 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.
Let’s take a closer look at Rocky River’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Rocky River’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Rocky River’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!
AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Rocky River is 9375 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Rocky River is 1 in 10. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.
From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Rocky River is 1 in 31. This is equal to a rate of 3125 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here include theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.
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.
Rocky River Crime Rates by Offences Division
Rocky River Crimes Against the Person
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person
1 in 10
In Rocky River
1 in 65
In NSW
Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes Against the Person: Rocky River vs NSW
Rocky River population: 32
NSW population: 8058541
Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Rocky River crime rates for the selected offences.
Rocky River Property and Deception Offences
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences
1 in 31
In Rocky River (Tenterfield)
1 in 30
In NSW
Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Property and Deception Offences: Rocky River vs NSW, Australia
Rocky River population: 32
NSW population: 8058541
An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Rocky River crime statistics for each offence type.
Drug Offences
Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug Offences: Rocky River vs New South Wales
Public Order and Security Offences
Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Public Order and Security Offences: Rocky River vs NSW
Rocky River Crimes per Square KM
Rocky River Crime FAQs
How many murders were in Rocky River in 2021?
According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Rocky River in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.
What’s the most common crime in Rocky River?
According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Rocky River is non-domestic violence related assault.
What is the crime rate in Rocky River?
The overall crime rate in Rocky River, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 12500 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 Rocky River a safe place to live in?
NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Rocky River total crime rate in 2021 was 12500. This means it’s 15% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Rocky River has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.
Is Rocky River safe at night?
34% of crimes in Rocky River occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Rocky River at night.
Total Crime Stats of Rocky River
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
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