Rossmore Crime Index

41

(100 is safest)

Safer than 41% of most Australia suburbs

Rossmore Crime Map

Rossmore crime map

Rossmore Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Rossmore
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 115, down 8% from 125 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Rossmore is in the 47th percentile for safety, meaning 53% of NSW suburbs are safer than Rossmore and 47% of suburbs are more dangerous than Rossmore.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 17% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 35% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 27% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Rossmore: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Rossmore are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 41% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Rossmore are higher than approximately 53% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has moderate scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 23 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Rossmore’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Rossmore. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Rossmore Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1783 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Rossmore was 1 in 55. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Rossmore is 1 in 41, with a rate of 2363 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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.

Rossmore Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person401783
Property and deception offences532363
Drug offences289
Public order and security offences9401
Justice procedures offences5223
Other offences6267
Total1155127

Rossmore Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 55

In Rossmore

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Rossmore vs NSW

Rossmore population: 2243

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2062864892770
Sexual offences714650312179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1340910580501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault145
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences6267
Domestic violence related assault9401
Non-domestic violence related assault11490

Rossmore Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 41

In Rossmore

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Rossmore vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Rossmore vs NSW, Australia

Rossmore population: 2243

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft191800288472204
Burglary/Break and Enter924967401306
Arson11376049046
Malicious damage to property1449136624602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft8357
Steal from motor vehicle145
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling9401
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Rossmore vs NSW

Drug Offences: Rossmore 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 possession1340324541667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116451366
Other drug offences05841072

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: Rossmore vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct417321178212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences514664223179.54

Rossmore Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Rossmore vs NSW

Rossmore Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Rossmore in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Rossmore?

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

What is the crime rate in Rossmore?

The overall crime rate in Rossmore, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5127 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 Rossmore a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Rossmore total crime rate in 2021 was 5127. This means it’s 47% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Rossmore has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Rossmore safe at night?

45% of crimes in Rossmore occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Rossmore at night.

Total Crime Stats of Rossmore

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 Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault219
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault311
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault21
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences55
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery106
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 harassment1613
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft128
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle41
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft01
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud105
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences11
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling89
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson811
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1114
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
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 amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass12
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent01
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences55
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences20
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences76
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order32
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions13
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
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