Ruse Crime Index

69

(100 is safest)

Safer than 69% of most Australia suburbs

Ruse Crime Map

Ruse crime map

Ruse Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Ruse
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 218, up 10% from 198 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Ruse is in the 60th percentile for safety, meaning 40% of NSW suburbs are safer than Ruse and 60% of suburbs are more dangerous than Ruse.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 46% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 33% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 46% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 2% (1 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 decreased by 62% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 15% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Ruse: 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 Ruse is safer than only 69% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Ruse’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

How does Ruse perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Ruse is greater than that of roughly 40% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Ruse, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 38 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 Ruse’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 Ruse. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Ruse.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Ruse is 1141 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 87 if you reside in Ruse.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Ruse are 1 in 70, with a rate of 1409 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.

Ruse Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person641141
Property and deception offences791409
Drug offences20357
Public order and security offences11196
Justice procedures offences30535
Other offences14250
Total2183887

Ruse Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 87

In Ruse

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Ruse vs NSW

Ruse population: 5608

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault3862864678770
Sexual offences814650143179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1640910285501
Other offences against the person218833623

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault471
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences471
Domestic violence related assault29517
Non-domestic violence related assault9160

Ruse Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 70

In Ruse

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Ruse vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Ruse vs NSW, Australia

Ruse population: 5608

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft501800288922204
Burglary/Break and Enter724967125306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property2249136392602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft589
Steal from motor vehicle16285
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling7125
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Ruse vs NSW

Drug Offences: Ruse 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 possession113403219641667
Drug dealing and trafficking46293717705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs31116531366
Other drug offences258413672

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: Ruse vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct717321125212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences41466471179.54

Ruse Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Ruse vs NSW

Ruse Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Ruse in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Ruse?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Ruse is domestic violence related assault.

What is the crime rate in Ruse?

The overall crime rate in Ruse, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3887 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 Ruse a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Ruse total crime rate in 2021 was 3887. This means it’s 60% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Ruse has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Ruse safe at night?

28% of crimes in Ruse occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Ruse at night.

Total Crime Stats of Ruse

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder10
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault2129
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault59
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault44
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences221
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery144
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 harassment1816
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person02
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft135
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1116
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store30
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods31
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling44
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1421
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences13
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling117
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling210
Property and deception offencesArsonArson20
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2622
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis47
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines23
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis03
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis13
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass25
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent31
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences64
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences10
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences20
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences10
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences514
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1420
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1410
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