Crime Rates for Rossmore, NSW
Year ending Jun 2025 The Rossmore (2557) crime rate for the Year ending Jun 2025 was calculated from 127 reported incidents, equal to 5,667 incident per 100,000 residents. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Rossmore, NSW in 2021 was 2,241. In the last 10 years, Rossmore, NSW's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 60.6 residents. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 97.4 residents. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 224.1 residents. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.Most Common Crimes in Rossmore for 2025: Theft (35), Assault (32), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (15).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 91 | 98 | 127 | 141 | 95 | 144 | 121 | 92 | 137 | 106 | 127 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 7 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 4 |
| Arson | 8 | 8 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 8 |
| Assault | 13 | 10 | 17 | 25 | 14 | 30 | 18 | 16 | 28 | 37 | 32 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 4 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Drug offences | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 4 |
| Homicide | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 12 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 17 | 10 | 15 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 9 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 14 |
| Other offences | 5 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 7 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Theft | 22 | 29 | 36 | 45 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 35 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
In 2025, Rossmore, NSW recorded 127 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 357 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 6 | -50.00% (6) |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Arson | 8 | 4 | 100.00% (4) |
| Assault Police | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 20 | 22 | -9.09% (22) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 12 | 14 | -14.29% (14) |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Cultivating cannabis | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Manufacture drug | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 15 | 10 | 50.00% (10) |
| Malicious damage to property | 14 | 9 | 55.56% (9) |
| Other offences | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 5 | 5 | 0.00% (5) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Fraud | 8 | 2 | 300.00% (2) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 8 | 5 | 60.00% (5) |
| Other theft | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 2 | 100.00% (2) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 6 | -16.67% (6) |
| Stock theft | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Crime levels fluctuate year-to-year with no consistent long-term increase or decrease.
- Notable crime activity persists throughout 2015-2025, with some years showing spikes in specific categories.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types:
- Domestic violence related assault: 139 total incidents over 11 years; peak at 24 in 2020.
- Malicious damage to property: consistently high, peaking at 19 in 2016, with totals around 120 incidents.
- Arson: significant numbers, highest in 2017 (16 incidents), with a general range of 4-16 annually.
- Intimidation, stalking and harassment: steady with a peak of 17 in 2023.
- Fraud: substantial with peaks around 12 incidents in 2019 and 11 in 2021.
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order: fluctuates, highest at 9 in 2018.
- Theft-related offences (Break and enter dwelling, motor vehicle theft) show moderate but consistent figures.
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Arson dropped sharply from 16 in 2017 to 8 in 2018, then fluctuated.
- Domestic violence related assault peaked at 24 in 2020, then declined to 8 in 2021, rising again afterward.
- Intimidation, stalking and harassment jumped from 4 in 2019 to 14 in 2020 and stayed elevated through 2025.
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order dropped from 9 in 2018 to 0 in 2019, then rose again.
- Motor vehicle theft surged from 2 in 2019 to 11 in 2021, then decreased.
- Fraud dropped from 12 in 2019 to 4 in 2018, then rebounded in subsequent years.
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Property crimes (arson, malicious damage, fraud, break and enter) remain persistent and relatively high, indicating ongoing property safety concerns.
- Violent crimes are dominated by domestic violence related assaults, which are significantly more frequent than other violent crimes.
- Violent assaults not related to domestic violence are lower overall but show occasional increases, notably in 2023 (14 incidents).
- Serious crimes like homicide and attempted murder are extremely rare or absent.
- Robbery incidents are minimal, suggesting lower risk of armed or weapon-based street crime.
- Drug offences are generally low, with occasional small spikes in cannabis cultivation and possession/use offenses.
- Breaches of legal orders (e.g., AVOs) indicate challenges in enforcement and compliance related to personal safety.
- Intimidation, stalking, and harassment show increasing trends post-2019, relevant for personal safety monitoring.
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Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Jun 2025), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Rossmore (2021)
Rossmore is a quiet suburb with around 2241 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 49.9% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3.4 people. The median household weekly income is $1827, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.3%. While 65.7% of residents were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Common FAQ about Rossmore, NSW Criminal
How common is car theft in the Rossmore, NSW?
There were 5 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Jun 2025, averaging 1 incident every 73 day.
Is Rossmore, NSW safe in 2025
Yes, Rossmore, NSW is considered safe, as its crime rate of 5,667 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Jun 2025 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Rossmore, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Rossmore, NSW was Theft with 35 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Rossmore, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Rossmore, NSW have increased by 5% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Rossmore, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2025, there were 52 incident against persons in Rossmore, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Rossmore, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2025, there were 57 property crime incident in Rossmore, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Rossmore, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2025, Rossmore, NSW recorded 4 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
*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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