Crime Rates for Ropes Crossing, NSW

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As of the March 2026 data release, The Ropes Crossing (2760) crime rate for the Year ending Dec 2025 was calculated from 323 reported incidents, equal to 4,437 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Ropes Crossing, NSW in 2021 was 7,280. In the last 10 years, Ropes Crossing, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 169.3 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 66.8 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 260 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 Ropes Crossing for 2025: Theft (99), Assault (52), Malicious damage to property (40).

Crime incidents in Ropes Crossing, NSW from 2015 to 2025 by type
Type/Year20152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Total351268285368319386336258319268323
Abduction and kidnapping00100100010
Against justice procedures1011112221321819231632
Arson23231050141
Assault2532374240654043364052
Betting and gaming offences00000000000
Blackmail and extortion00010000320
Coercive Control00000000000
Disorderly conduct1274535116191014
Drug offences1411581927121317925
Homicide00000000000
Intimidation, stalking and harassment82451717443418222833
Liquor offences00000000000
Malicious damage to property4935433839523329352740
Other offences72258105321062
Other offences against the person00001101002
Pornography offences00000020124
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences106213102069797
Robbery11024300233
Sexual offences9576111075929
Theft20413116620614511511411213410999
Transport regulatory offences00000111000

In 2025, Ropes Crossing, NSW recorded 323 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 1535 reported cases.

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Latest Crime Rates

Typeincidents (2025)incidents (2024)Changes(%)
Abduction and kidnapping01-100.00% (1)
Breach Apprehended Violence Order191172.73% (11)
Breach bail conditions84100.00% (4)
Other offences against justice procedures30300.00% (0)
Resist or hinder officer21100.00% (1)
Arson14-75.00% (4)
Assault Police20200.00% (0)
Domestic violence related assault372737.04% (27)
Non-domestic violence related assault13130.00% (13)
Blackmail and extortion02-100.00% (2)
Criminal intent12-50.00% (2)
Offensive conduct01-100.00% (1)
Trespass13785.71% (7)
Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines10100.00% (0)
Dealing, trafficking in cannabis10100.00% (0)
Dealing, trafficking in cocaine10100.00% (0)
Other drug offences3250.00% (2)
Possession and/or use of amphetamines71600.00% (1)
Possession and/or use of cannabis8560.00% (5)
Possession and/or use of cocaine110.00% (1)
Possession and/or use of narcotics10100.00% (0)
Possession and/or use of other drugs20200.00% (0)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment332817.86% (28)
Malicious damage to property402748.15% (27)
Other offences26-66.67% (6)
Other offences against the person20200.00% (0)
Pornography offences42100.00% (2)
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences79-22.22% (9)
Robbery with a weapon not a firearm12-50.00% (2)
Robbery without a weapon21100.00% (1)
Sexual assault31200.00% (1)
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences61500.00% (1)
Break and enter dwelling126100.00% (6)
Break and enter non-dwelling713-46.15% (13)
Fraud1618-11.11% (18)
Motor vehicle theft812-33.33% (12)
Other theft311-72.73% (11)
Receiving or handling stolen goods31200.00% (1)
Steal from dwelling916-43.75% (16)
Steal from motor vehicle18175.88% (17)
Steal from person61500.00% (1)
Steal from retail store171421.43% (14)

Overview

No of incidents (Year ending Dec 2025), people in 2021

Crime 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.

How safe do you feel in Ropes Crossing, NSW?

Based on community voting, most respondents feel very safe living in Ropes Crossing, NSW. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.

FAQ About Crime in Ropes Crossing, NSW

  • How common is car theft in the Ropes Crossing, NSW?

    There were 12 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Dec 2025, averaging 1 incident every 30.4 day.

  • Is Ropes Crossing, NSW safe in 2026

    Yes, Ropes Crossing, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 4,437 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 Ropes Crossing, NSW?

    In 2025, the most common crime type in Ropes Crossing, NSW was Theft with 99 reported incidents.

  • Has crime in the Ropes Crossing, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?

    Crime rates have decreased by 4% over the past five years.

  • What is rate of criminal against person in Ropes Crossing, NSW?

    In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 99 incident against persons in Ropes Crossing, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.

  • What is the rate of property crime in Ropes Crossing, NSW?

    In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 140 property crime incident in Ropes Crossing, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.

  • What is the number of drug offenses in Ropes Crossing, NSW?

    In Year ending Dec 2025, Ropes Crossing, NSW recorded 25 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.

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I have lived here for 13 years. Yes I have suffered property loss but I could also live on the Northern Beaches and still had property stolen. If you ensure you lock your car and house correctly then you have nothing to worry about. I love living here...
Snooze
Seems alright. Havent been stabbed yet.
Ropey Russ

Other Safe Suburbs Near Ropes Crossing

If you’re considering living near Ropes Crossing , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.

  • Jordan Springs - 371 incidents (0.03152 per 100,000 people)
  • Shanes Park - 38 incidents (0.09896 per 100,000 people)
  • Willmot - 286 incidents (0.12007 per 100,000 people)
  • Shalvey - 437 incidents (0.12648 per 100,000 people)
  • North St Marys - 603 incidents (0.14625 per 100,000 people)
  • Tregear - 731 incidents (0.19757 per 100,000 people)
  • Lethbridge Park - 935 incidents (0.19767 per 100,000 people)
  • St Marys - 3392 incidents (0.25588 per 100,000 people)
  • Emerton - 607 incidents (0.26449 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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