Crime Rates for Rosemeadow, NSW
⇌ Compare Rosemeadow with another suburbAs of the Sep 2026 data release, The Rosemeadow (2560) crime rate for the Year ending Jun 2026 was calculated from 399 reported incidents, equal to 4,983 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Rosemeadow, NSW in 2021 was 8,007. In the last 10 years, Rosemeadow, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 91 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 73.5 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 106.8 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 Rosemeadow for 2026: Theft (96), Assault (79), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (56).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 684 | 617 | 558 | 485 | 460 | 450 | 432 | 410 | 506 | 450 | 399 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Against justice procedures | 53 | 62 | 51 | 52 | 51 | 41 | 39 | 38 | 61 | 62 | 41 |
| Arson | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 8 |
| Assault | 105 | 86 | 95 | 96 | 81 | 86 | 74 | 82 | 103 | 83 | 79 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 22 | 22 | 36 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 6 |
| Drug offences | 41 | 41 | 33 | 46 | 19 | 19 | 30 | 23 | 33 | 9 | 12 |
| Homicide | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 59 | 63 | 49 | 44 | 42 | 52 | 40 | 57 | 69 | 75 | 56 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 114 | 94 | 81 | 52 | 52 | 59 | 43 | 55 | 55 | 48 | 39 |
| Other offences | 12 | 18 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 37 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 7 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 22 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| Robbery | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Sexual offences | 18 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 35 | 30 |
| Theft | 219 | 188 | 163 | 142 | 139 | 120 | 126 | 103 | 129 | 109 | 96 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Rosemeadow, NSW recorded 399 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 1534 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 18 | 37 | -51.35% (37) |
| Breach bail conditions | 13 | 22 | -40.91% (22) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 7 | 1 | 600.00% (1) |
| Arson | 8 | 6 | 33.33% (6) |
| Assault Police | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 45 | 54 | -16.67% (54) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 30 | 28 | 7.14% (28) |
| Criminal intent | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Offensive conduct | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Offensive language | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 5 | 2 | 150.00% (2) |
| Cultivating cannabis | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 5 | 1 | 400.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 4 | -75.00% (4) |
| Attempted murder | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Murder * | 4 | 0 | 400.00% (0) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 56 | 75 | -25.33% (75) |
| Malicious damage to property | 39 | 48 | -18.75% (48) |
| Other offences | 7 | 5 | 40.00% (5) |
| Pornography offences | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 14 | 6 | 133.33% (6) |
| Robbery with a firearm | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Sexual assault | 13 | 19 | -31.58% (19) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 17 | 16 | 6.25% (16) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 6 | 16 | -62.50% (16) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Fraud | 43 | 40 | 7.50% (40) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 6 | 16 | -62.50% (16) |
| Other theft | 0 | 5 | -100.00% (5) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 10 | -70.00% (10) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 10 | 11 | -9.09% (11) |
| Steal from person | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Steal from retail store | 21 | 9 | 133.33% (9) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Jun 2026), 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). As population numbers may have changed since 2021, the calculated rates may not accurately reflect current population levels or the current situation in each area (suburb, LGA, and state). Therefore, the rates should be used as an indicator rather than a definitive measure of whether a suburb is safe or unsafe.
How safe do you feel in Rosemeadow, NSW?
Based on community voting, safety perceptions in Rosemeadow, NSW are mixed, with more respondents reporting feeling safe than unsafe. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Rosemeadow, NSW
How common is car theft in the Rosemeadow, NSW?
There were 16 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Jun 2026, averaging 1 incident every 22.8 day.
Is Rosemeadow, NSW safe in 2026
Based on official statistics, Rosemeadow, NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 4,983 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Jun 2026 is higher than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Rosemeadow, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Rosemeadow, NSW was Theft with 96 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Rosemeadow, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 11% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Rosemeadow, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 172 incident against persons in Rosemeadow, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Rosemeadow, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 143 property crime incident in Rosemeadow, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Rosemeadow, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, Rosemeadow, NSW recorded 12 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Rosemeadow (2021)
Rosemeadow is a quiet suburb with around 8007 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 47.1% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3 people. The median household weekly income is $1708, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.6%. While 68.8% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Rosemeadow
If you’re considering living near Rosemeadow , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Glen Alpine - 98 incidents (0.02213 per 100,000 people)
- Blair Athol - 65 incidents (0.02385 per 100,000 people)
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- Gilead - 29 incidents (0.03288 per 100,000 people)
- Bradbury - 439 incidents (0.04654 per 100,000 people)
- Englorie Park - 21 incidents (0.05817 per 100,000 people)
- Ambarvale - 586 incidents (0.08078 per 100,000 people)
- Menangle Park - 84 incidents (0.37500 per 100,000 people)
- Campbelltown - 6563 incidents (0.39591 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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