Rushcutters Bay Crime Index

50

(100 is safest)

Safer than 50% of most Australia suburbs

Rushcutters Bay Crime Map

Rushcutters Bay crime map

Rushcutters Bay Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Rushcutters Bay
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 155, up 1% from 154 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Rushcutters Bay is in the 35th percentile for safety, meaning 65% of NSW suburbs are safer than Rushcutters Bay and 35% of suburbs are more dangerous than Rushcutters Bay.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 64% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 48% (26 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 46% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Rushcutters Bay: 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 Rushcutters Bay are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 50% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Rushcutters Bay are higher than approximately 65% 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 27 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 Rushcutters Bay’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 Rushcutters Bay. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Rushcutters Bay Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1548 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Rushcutters Bay was 1 in 64. 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 Rushcutters Bay is 1 in 50, with a rate of 1978 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.

Rushcutters Bay Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person361548
Property and deception offences461978
Drug offences22946
Public order and security offences8344
Justice procedures offences14602
Other offences291247
Total1556667

Rushcutters Bay Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 64

In Rushcutters Bay

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Rushcutters Bay vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Rushcutters Bay vs NSW

Rushcutters Bay population: 2325

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide172431
Assault1862864774770
Sexual offences614650258179
Robbery117604322
Abduction and kidnapping1203433
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment740910301501
Other offences against the person218838623

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder143
Sexual assault4172
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences286
Domestic violence related assault10430
Non-domestic violence related assault8344

Rushcutters Bay Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 50

In Rushcutters Bay

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Rushcutters Bay vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Rushcutters Bay vs NSW, Australia

Rushcutters Bay population: 2325

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft2818002812042204
Burglary/Break and Enter22496786306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property1649136688602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft143
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling286
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Rushcutters Bay vs NSW

Drug Offences: Rushcutters Bay 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 possession173403273141667
Drug dealing and trafficking562932157705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
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: Rushcutters Bay vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct517321215212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences314664129179.54

Rushcutters Bay Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Rushcutters Bay vs NSW

Rushcutters Bay Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Rushcutters Bay in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 1 murders in Rushcutters Bay in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 1.

What’s the most common crime in Rushcutters Bay?

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

What is the crime rate in Rushcutters Bay?

The overall crime rate in Rushcutters Bay, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6667 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 Rushcutters Bay a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Rushcutters Bay total crime rate in 2021 was 6667. This means it’s 35% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Rushcutters Bay has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Rushcutters Bay safe at night?

40% of crimes in Rushcutters Bay occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Rushcutters Bay at night.

Total Crime Stats of Rushcutters Bay

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder01
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police10
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault510
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault58
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault34
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences118
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery122
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping01
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion10
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment107
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person02
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle80
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods52
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling192
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1218
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences95
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling32
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1116
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine33
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics21
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis113
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines44
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs36
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine12
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics30
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines22
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs10
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass43
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct12
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 offences03
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences30
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences23
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences825
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order34
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions22
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer26
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures02

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