Rozelle Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 60% of most Australia suburbs

Rozelle Crime Map

Rozelle crime map

Rozelle Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Rozelle
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 423, up 6% from 399 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Rozelle is in the 48th percentile for safety, meaning 52% of NSW suburbs are safer than Rozelle and 48% of suburbs are more dangerous than Rozelle.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 35% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 13% (1 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 61% (25 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 17% (28 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 31% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 56% (19 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Rozelle: 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 Rozelle is safer than only 60% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Rozelle’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

How does Rozelle perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Rozelle is greater than that of roughly 52% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to moderate public safety scores.

As a resident of Rozelle, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 33 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 Rozelle’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 Rozelle. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Rozelle.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Rozelle is 596 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 167 if you reside in Rozelle.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Rozelle are 1 in 41, with a rate of 2382 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.

Rozelle Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person51596
Property and deception offences2042382
Drug offences19222
Public order and security offences31362
Justice procedures offences17199
Other offences1011179
Total4234939

Rozelle Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 167

In Rozelle

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Rozelle vs NSW

Rozelle population: 8564

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2462864280770
Sexual offences914650105179
Robbery117601222
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1540910175501
Other offences against the person218832323

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault893
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences112
Domestic violence related assault14163
Non-domestic violence related assault9105

Rozelle Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 41

In Rozelle

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Rozelle vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Rozelle vs NSW, Australia

Rozelle population: 8564

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft13418002815652204
Burglary/Break and Enter1624967187306
Arson137601246
Malicious damage to property5349136619602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft9105
Steal from motor vehicle28327
Steal from retail store12140
Break and enter dwelling9105
Break and enter non-dwelling782

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Rozelle vs NSW

Drug Offences: Rozelle 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 possession133403215241667
Drug dealing and trafficking46293477705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences258412372

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: Rozelle vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1817321210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1314664152179.54

Rozelle Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Rozelle vs NSW

Rozelle Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Rozelle in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Rozelle?

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

What is the crime rate in Rozelle?

The overall crime rate in Rozelle, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4939 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 Rozelle a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Rozelle total crime rate in 2021 was 4939. This means it’s 48% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Rozelle has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Rozelle safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Rozelle

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 assault1314
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault249
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault38
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences549
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery601
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 harassment1915
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person02
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft139
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle3828
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store512
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods40
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling2117
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person40
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud6049
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1719
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling279
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling1417
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property3453
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine44
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis127
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs11
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine12
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines11
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences32
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass915
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct53
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences413
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences621
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences105
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences2075
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order76
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions108
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer03
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