Crime Rates for Ramsgate, NSW
⇌ Compare Ramsgate with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Ramsgate (2217) crime rate for the Year ending Dec 2025 was calculated from 53 reported incidents, equal to 4,605 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Ramsgate, NSW in 2021 was 1,151. In the last 10 years, Ramsgate, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 95.9 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 95.9 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 287.8 people. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.
Most Common Crimes in Ramsgate for 2025: Theft (24), Assault (7), Malicious damage to property (7).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 171 | 109 | 105 | 82 | 106 | 90 | 108 | 75 | 77 | 48 | 53 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Assault | 10 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 27 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 11 | 7 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Drug offences | 31 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 5 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 8 | 12 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 7 |
| Other offences | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 29 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Theft | 91 | 45 | 52 | 39 | 37 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 20 | 12 | 24 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
In 2025, Ramsgate, NSW recorded 53 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 407 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 6 | -66.67% (6) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 5 | -20.00% (5) |
| Criminal intent | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Cultivating cannabis | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Importing drugs | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 4 | -25.00% (4) |
| Malicious damage to property | 7 | 0 | 700.00% (0) |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 6 | -100.00% (6) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Fraud | 7 | 3 | 133.33% (3) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 0 | 500.00% (0) |
| Other theft | 7 | 3 | 133.33% (3) |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Dec 2025), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as incidents per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported incidents and population data from the last census (2021). Rates may appear higher or lower than current reality depending on population changes, so it is difficult to declare any suburb completely safe or unsafe.
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FAQ About Crime in Ramsgate, NSW
How common is car theft in the Ramsgate, NSW?
Motor vehicle theft does not occur in the Ramsgate, NSW.
Is Ramsgate, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Ramsgate, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 4,605 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Dec 2025 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Ramsgate, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Ramsgate, NSW was Theft with 24 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Ramsgate, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 51% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Ramsgate, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 10 incident against persons in Ramsgate, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Ramsgate, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 32 property crime incident in Ramsgate, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Ramsgate, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, Ramsgate, NSW recorded 5 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Ramsgate (2021)
Ramsgate is a quiet suburb with around people. This suburb has a small number of families with children, only 0% of households with an average household size of people. The median household weekly income is $, though the unemployment rate stands at %. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 0% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Ramsgate
If you’re considering living near Ramsgate , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Kogarah Bay - 46 incidents (0.02188 per 100,000 people)
- Monterey - 110 incidents (0.02381 per 100,000 people)
- Beverley Park - 74 incidents (0.02797 per 100,000 people)
- Carlton - 316 incidents (0.02972 per 100,000 people)
- Dolls Point - 55 incidents (0.03368 per 100,000 people)
- Sandringham - 43 incidents (0.03373 per 100,000 people)
- Sans Souci - 368 incidents (0.03387 per 100,000 people)
- Ramsgate Beach - 65 incidents (0.03749 per 100,000 people)
- Kogarah - 1498 incidents (0.09125 per 100,000 people)
*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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