Rouse Hill Crime Index

35

(100 is safest)

Safer than 35% of most Australia suburbs

Rouse Hill Crime Map

Rouse Hill crime map

Rouse Hill Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Rouse Hill
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 780, down 16% from 926 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Rouse Hill is in the 34th percentile for safety, meaning 66% of NSW suburbs are safer than Rouse Hill and 34% of suburbs are more dangerous than Rouse Hill.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 47% (28 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 25% (4 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 49% (19 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 22% (72 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 60% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 8% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Rouse Hill: 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, Rouse Hill is ranked safer than 35% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Rouse Hill crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

In NSW, only about 66% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Rouse Hill. As a result, Rouse Hill has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Rouse Hill, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20 (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 Rouse Hill’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 Rouse Hill’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Rouse Hill’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 Rouse Hill is 1488 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 Rouse Hill is 1 in 66. 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 Rouse Hill is 1 in 30. This is equal to a rate of 3206 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.

Rouse Hill Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1691488
Property and deception offences3643206
Drug offences29255
Public order and security offences21185
Justice procedures offences23203
Other offences1741532
Total7806869

Rouse Hill Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 66

In Rouse Hill

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Rouse Hill vs NSW

Rouse Hill population: 11355

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault8762864766770
Sexual offences2014650176179
Robbery617605322
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment5340910467501
Other offences against the person318832623

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1197
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences979
Domestic violence related assault32282
Non-domestic violence related assault55484

Rouse Hill Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 30

In Rouse Hill

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Rouse Hill vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Rouse Hill vs NSW, Australia

Rouse Hill population: 11355

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft25818002822722204
Burglary/Break and Enter2024967176306
Arson437603546
Malicious damage to property8249136722602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft870
Steal from motor vehicle23203
Steal from retail store53467
Break and enter dwelling16141
Break and enter non-dwelling435

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Rouse Hill vs NSW

Drug Offences: Rouse 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 possession213403218541667
Drug dealing and trafficking26293187705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences658415372

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: Rouse Hill vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct111732197212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences101466488179.54

Rouse Hill Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Rouse Hill vs NSW

Rouse Hill Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Rouse Hill in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Rouse 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 Rouse 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 Rouse Hill is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Rouse Hill?

The overall crime rate in Rouse Hill, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6869 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 Rouse Hill a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Rouse Hill total crime rate in 2021 was 6869. This means it’s 34% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Rouse Hill has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Rouse Hill safe at night?

39% of crimes in Rouse Hill occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Rouse Hill at night.

Total Crime Stats of Rouse 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 Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault2132
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault3855
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault711
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences977
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery949
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 harassment4453
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person23
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft208
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle6223
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store5953
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods91
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling2147
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person83
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud9477
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences5646
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling2816
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling1114
Property and deception offencesArsonArson24
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property7682
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine21
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis2318
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 drugs62
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine02
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 ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences96
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass168
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct31
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language32
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent80
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences2010
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences1112
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences11
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences19679
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences2882
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order612
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions138
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer22
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures01

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