The Rock Crime Index

61

(100 is safest)

Safer than 61% of most Australia suburbs

The Rock Crime Map

The Rock crime map

The Rock Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across The Rock
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 66, up 65% from 40 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • The Rock is in the 49th percentile for safety, meaning 51% of NSW suburbs are safer than The Rock and 49% of suburbs are more dangerous than The Rock.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 300% (3 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 40% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 10% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no 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 200% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in The Rock: 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 The Rock’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 61% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 51% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to The Rock. Therefore, The Rock’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in The Rock comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 34 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 The Rock’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 The Rock.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of The Rock crime statistics shows that there are 1112 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 The Rock are 1 in 89.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in The Rock, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 55, equivalent to a rate of 1779 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.

The Rock Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person151112
Property and deception offences241779
Drug offences4297
Public order and security offences151112
Justice procedures offences00
Other offences8593
Total664893

The Rock Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 89

In The Rock

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in The Rock vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: The Rock vs NSW

The Rock population: 1349

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault862864593770
Sexual offences414650297179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment340910222501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault3222
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences174
Domestic violence related assault3222
Non-domestic violence related assault5371

The Rock Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 55

In The Rock

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in The Rock vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: The Rock vs NSW, Australia

The Rock population: 1349

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft91800286672204
Burglary/Break and Enter324967222306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property1249136890602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft174
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling174
Break and enter non-dwelling2148

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in The Rock vs NSW

Drug Offences: The Rock 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 possession33403222241667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116741366
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: The Rock vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct317321222212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1214664890179.54

The Rock Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in The Rock vs NSW

The Rock Crime FAQs

How many murders were in The Rock in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in The Rock?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in The Rock is prohibited and regulated weapons offences.

What is the crime rate in The Rock?

The overall crime rate in The Rock, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4893 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 The Rock a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that The Rock total crime rate in 2021 was 4893. This means it’s 49% safer than all NSW suburbs. So The Rock has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is The Rock safe at night?

42% of crimes in The Rock occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in The Rock at night.

Total Crime Stats of The Rock

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 Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault23
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault25
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault03
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences12
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery01
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 harassment33
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle30
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud02
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences46
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling21
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling312
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property412
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 cannabis13
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
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 cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent03
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences412
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences01
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences02
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences25
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order20
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions10
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