Rose Bay Crime Index
65
(100 is safest)
Safer than 65% of most Australia suburbs
Rose Bay Crime Map
Rose Bay Crime Statistics at a Glance
The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Rose Bay.
- The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 456, up 8% from 423 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
- Rose Bay is in the 52nd percentile for safety, meaning 48% of NSW suburbs are safer than Rose Bay and 52% of suburbs are more dangerous than Rose Bay.
- The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 14% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
- The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 31% (5 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 increased by 88% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 2% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 86% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 37% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
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Crime in Rose Bay: 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 Rose Bay’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 65% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.
Approximately 48% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Rose Bay. Therefore, Rose Bay’s public safety metrics are high.
How risky is that? Living in Rose Bay comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 36 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 Rose Bay’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 Rose Bay.
AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Rose Bay crime statistics shows that there are 876 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 Rose Bay are 1 in 113.
Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Rose Bay, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 54, equivalent to a rate of 1823 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.
Rose Bay Crime Rates by Offences Division
Rose Bay Crimes Against the Person
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person
1 in 113
In Rose Bay
1 in 65
In NSW
Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes Against the Person: Rose Bay vs NSW
Rose Bay population: 9930
NSW population: 8058541
Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Rose Bay crime rates for the selected offences.
Rose Bay Property and Deception Offences
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences
1 in 54
In Rose Bay
1 in 30
In NSW
Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Property and Deception Offences: Rose Bay vs NSW, Australia
Rose Bay population: 9930
NSW population: 8058541
An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Rose Bay crime statistics for each offence type.
Drug Offences
Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug Offences: Rose Bay vs New South Wales
Public Order and Security Offences
Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Public Order and Security Offences: Rose Bay vs NSW
Rose Bay Crimes per Square KM
Rose Bay Crime FAQs
How many murders were in Rose Bay in 2021?
According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Rose Bay in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.
What’s the most common crime in Rose Bay?
According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Rose Bay is fraud.
What is the crime rate in Rose Bay?
The overall crime rate in Rose Bay, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4592 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 Rose Bay a safe place to live in?
NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Rose Bay total crime rate in 2021 was 4592. This means it’s 52% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Rose Bay has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.
Is Rose Bay safe at night?
41% of crimes in Rose Bay occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Rose Bay at night.
Total Crime Stats of Rose Bay
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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