Rydalmere Crime Index

43

(100 is safest)

Safer than 43% of most Australia suburbs

Rydalmere Crime Map

Rydalmere crime map

Rydalmere Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Rydalmere
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 437, up 6% from 413 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Rydalmere is in the 40th percentile for safety, meaning 60% of NSW suburbs are safer than Rydalmere and 40% of suburbs are more dangerous than Rydalmere.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 9% (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.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 9% (2 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 32% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

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Crime in Rydalmere: 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, Rydalmere is ranked safer than 43% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Rydalmere crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 60% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Rydalmere. As a result, Rydalmere has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Rydalmere, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 24 (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 Rydalmere’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 Rydalmere’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Rydalmere’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 Rydalmere is 1388 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 Rydalmere is 1 in 71. 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 Rydalmere is 1 in 37. This is equal to a rate of 2625 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.

Rydalmere Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1011388
Property and deception offences1912625
Drug offences16220
Public order and security offences24330
Justice procedures offences48660
Other offences57784
Total4376007

Rydalmere Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 71

In Rydalmere

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Rydalmere vs NSW

Rydalmere population: 7275

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault4362864591770
Sexual offences1714650234179
Robbery217602722
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3640910495501
Other offences against the person318834123

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault9124
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences8110
Domestic violence related assault24330
Non-domestic violence related assault17234

Rydalmere Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 37

In Rydalmere

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Rydalmere vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Rydalmere vs NSW, Australia

Rydalmere population: 7275

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft13418002818422204
Burglary/Break and Enter2024967275306
Arson137601446
Malicious damage to property3649136495602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft13179
Steal from motor vehicle31426
Steal from retail store8110
Break and enter dwelling11151
Break and enter non-dwelling9124

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Rydalmere vs NSW

Drug Offences: Rydalmere 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 possession123403216541667
Drug dealing and trafficking26293277705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs21116271366
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: Rydalmere vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1517321206212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences914664124179.54

Rydalmere Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Rydalmere vs NSW

Rydalmere Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Rydalmere in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Rydalmere?

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

What is the crime rate in Rydalmere?

The overall crime rate in Rydalmere, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6007 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 Rydalmere a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Rydalmere total crime rate in 2021 was 6007. This means it’s 40% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Rydalmere has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Rydalmere safe at night?

30% of crimes in Rydalmere occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Rydalmere at night.

Total Crime Stats of Rydalmere

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 Police12
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault2724
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1917
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault89
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences941
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery498
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion10
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment3236
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person33
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft1913
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle3631
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store98
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods75
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1911
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person23
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud4941
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences2122
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1711
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling519
Property and deception offencesArsonArson21
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property3636
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 cannabis137
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines25
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs20
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 ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis12
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs10
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass59
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct03
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent33
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences49
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences119
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences748
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order2227
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1315
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer25
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