Rooty Hill Crime Index

51

(100 is safest)

Safer than 51% of most Australia suburbs

Rooty Hill Crime Map

Rooty Hill crime map

Rooty Hill Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Rooty Hill
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 1037, up 5% from 989 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Rooty Hill is in the 37th percentile for safety, meaning 63% of NSW suburbs are safer than Rooty Hill and 37% of suburbs are more dangerous than Rooty Hill.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 16% (20 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 32% (13 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 16% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 6% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 70% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 13% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 4% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Rooty Hill: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Rooty Hill is safer than only 51% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Rooty Hill’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

How does Rooty Hill perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Rooty Hill is greater than that of roughly 63% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to moderate public safety scores.

As a resident of Rooty Hill, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 28 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Rooty Hill’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Rooty Hill. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Rooty Hill.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Rooty Hill is 1237 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 80 if you reside in Rooty Hill.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Rooty Hill are 1 in 44, with a rate of 2202 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis 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.

Rooty Hill Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person2001237
Property and deception offences3562202
Drug offences35216
Public order and security offences42260
Justice procedures offences96594
Other offences3081905
Total10376414

Rooty Hill Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 80

In Rooty Hill

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Rooty Hill vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Rooty Hill vs NSW

Rooty Hill population: 16167

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault10262864631770
Sexual offences2814650173179
Robbery317601922
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion2127122
Intimidation, stalking and harassment6340910390501
Other offences against the person218831223

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1593
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1380
Domestic violence related assault56346
Non-domestic violence related assault45278

Rooty Hill Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 44

In Rooty Hill

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Rooty Hill vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Rooty Hill vs NSW, Australia

Rooty Hill population: 16167

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft24018002814852204
Burglary/Break and Enter3224967198306
Arson237601246
Malicious damage to property8249136507602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft18111
Steal from motor vehicle56346
Steal from retail store212
Break and enter dwelling22136
Break and enter non-dwelling1062

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Rooty Hill vs NSW

Drug Offences: Rooty Hill 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 possession273403216741667
Drug dealing and trafficking26293127705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs21116121366
Other drug offences458412572

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: Rooty Hill vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct2317321142212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1914664118179.54

Rooty Hill Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Rooty Hill vs NSW

Rooty Hill Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Rooty Hill in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Rooty Hill?

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

What is the crime rate in Rooty Hill?

The overall crime rate in Rooty Hill, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6414 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 Rooty Hill a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Rooty Hill total crime rate in 2021 was 6414. This means it’s 37% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Rooty Hill has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Rooty Hill safe at night?

32% of crimes in Rooty Hill occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Rooty Hill at night.

Total Crime Stats of Rooty Hill

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 Police31
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault6356
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault5645
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault2015
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences2192
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery8813
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping10
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion12
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment6663
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person52
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft1618
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle6756
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store142
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods818
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1922
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person67
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud8892
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences3625
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling3222
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling6110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson12
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property7982
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine30
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis3218
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines137
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs52
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 amphetamines11
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy30
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis02
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences54
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass514
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct24
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language41
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent54
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1319
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences1210
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences83
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences152172
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences18123
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order4441
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions3750
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer72
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures02

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