Roselands Crime Index

53

(100 is safest)

Safer than 53% of most Australia suburbs

Roselands Crime Map

Roselands crime map

Roselands Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Roselands
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 656, up 26% from 519 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Roselands is in the 45th percentile for safety, meaning 55% of NSW suburbs are safer than Roselands and 45% of suburbs are more dangerous than Roselands.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 10% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 59% (10 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 47% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 5% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 36% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 32% (17 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Roselands: 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, Roselands is ranked safer than 53% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Roselands crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 55% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Roselands. As a result, Roselands has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Roselands, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 29 (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 Roselands’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 Roselands’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Roselands’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 Roselands is 1060 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 Roselands is 1 in 93. 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 Roselands is 1 in 43. This is equal to a rate of 2266 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.

Roselands Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1311060
Property and deception offences2802266
Drug offences46372
Public order and security offences37299
Justice procedures offences77623
Other offences85688
Total6565310

Roselands Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 93

In Roselands

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Roselands vs NSW

Roselands population: 12355

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault6362864510770
Sexual offences71465057179
Robbery217601622
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment5840910469501
Other offences against the person11883823

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault216
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences540
Domestic violence related assault45364
Non-domestic violence related assault17138

Roselands Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 43

In Roselands

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Roselands vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Roselands vs NSW, Australia

Roselands population: 12355

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft23218002818782204
Burglary/Break and Enter102496781306
Arson13760846
Malicious damage to property3749136299602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft757
Steal from motor vehicle31251
Steal from retail store64518
Break and enter dwelling1081
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Roselands vs NSW

Drug Offences: Roselands 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 possession403403232441667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs21116161366
Other drug offences458413272

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: Roselands vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1317321105212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences2414664194179.54

Roselands Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Roselands vs NSW

Roselands Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Roselands in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Roselands?

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

What is the crime rate in Roselands?

The overall crime rate in Roselands, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5310 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 Roselands a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Roselands total crime rate in 2021 was 5310. This means it’s 45% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Roselands has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Roselands safe at night?

33% of crimes in Roselands occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Roselands at night.

Total Crime Stats of Roselands

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 Police01
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault3645
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault3417
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault72
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1078
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery765
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 harassment4758
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft117
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle3031
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store5764
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods310
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1215
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person21
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud7678
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences3126
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1610
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling310
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property5437
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine13
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis1826
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines21
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs410
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics10
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 cannabis02
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences34
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass98
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent02
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1024
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences12
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences983
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1641
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1031
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer15
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