South West Rocks, NSW, 2431 Crime Rate and Statistics

South West Rocks Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 340, up 12% from 304 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• South West Rocks is in the 35th percentile for safety, meaning 65% of NSW suburbs are safer than South West Rocks and 35% of suburbs are more dangerous than South West Rocks.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 21% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 9% (1 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 61% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 4% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 167% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 19% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in South West Rocks: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that South West Rocks’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 39% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 65% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to South West Rocks. Therefore, South West Rocks’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in South West Rocks comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 22 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand South West Rocks’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in South West Rocks.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of South West Rocks crime statistics shows that there are 1851 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in South West Rocks are 1 in 53.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in South West Rocks, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 40, equivalent to a rate of 2442 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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.

South West Rocks Crime Rates by Offences Division

South West Rocks Crimes Against the Person

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: South West Rocks vs NSW

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

South West Rocks Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

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

Property and Deception Offences: South West Rocks vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: South West Rocks vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public Order and Security Offences: South West Rocks vs NSW

South West Rocks Crimes per Square KM

South West Rocks Crime FAQs

How many murders were in South West Rocks in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in South West Rocks?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in South West Rocks is intimidation, stalking and harassment.

What is the crime rate in South West Rocks?

The overall crime rate in South West Rocks, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6697 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 South West Rocks a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that South West Rocks total crime rate in 2021 was 6697. This means it’s 35% safer than all NSW suburbs. So South West Rocks has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is South West Rocks safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of South West Rocks

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