Crime Rates for Rushcutters Bay, NSW
⇌ Compare Rushcutters Bay with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Rushcutters Bay (2011) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 118 reported incidents, equal to 5,054 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Rushcutters Bay, NSW in 2021 was 2,335. In the last 10 years, Rushcutters Bay, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 116.8 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 73 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 194.6 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 Rushcutters Bay for 2026: Theft (44), Assault (22), Drug offences (12).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 172 | 172 | 134 | 160 | 156 | 148 | 142 | 138 | 91 | 124 | 118 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 4 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 6 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Assault | 8 | 13 | 18 | 24 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 9 | 19 | 22 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 9 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Drug offences | 30 | 30 | 17 | 27 | 36 | 30 | 18 | 19 | 8 | 18 | 12 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 9 |
| Liquor offences | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 19 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 9 |
| Other offences | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 2 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual offences | 13 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Theft | 78 | 63 | 62 | 75 | 55 | 50 | 33 | 42 | 28 | 32 | 44 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 4 |
In 2026, Rushcutters Bay, NSW recorded 118 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 562 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 4 | -25.00% (4) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Arson | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Assault Police | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 12 | 5 | 140.00% (5) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 10 | 13 | -23.08% (13) |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Other drug offences | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 5 | 2 | 150.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 5 | -40.00% (5) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 7 | -85.71% (7) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 9 | 12 | -25.00% (12) |
| Malicious damage to property | 9 | 4 | 125.00% (4) |
| Other offences | 2 | 9 | -77.78% (9) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 8 | 1 | 700.00% (1) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Fraud | 5 | 12 | -58.33% (12) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other theft | 9 | 8 | 12.50% (8) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Steal from dwelling | 10 | 5 | 100.00% (5) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 2 | 150.00% (2) |
| Steal from person | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 4 | 10 | -60.00% (10) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Mar 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.
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FAQ About Crime in Rushcutters Bay, NSW
How common is car theft in the Rushcutters Bay, NSW?
There were 1 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 365 day.
Is Rushcutters Bay, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Rushcutters Bay, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 5,054 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Mar 2026 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Rushcutters Bay, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Rushcutters Bay, NSW was Theft with 44 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Rushcutters Bay, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 20% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Rushcutters Bay, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 38 incident against persons in Rushcutters Bay, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Rushcutters Bay, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 53 property crime incident in Rushcutters Bay, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Rushcutters Bay, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Rushcutters Bay, NSW recorded 12 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Rushcutters Bay (2021)
Rushcutters Bay is a quiet suburb with around 2335 people. This suburb has a small number of families with children, only 19.1% of households with an average household size of 1.5 people. The median household weekly income is $1877, though the unemployment rate stands at 5%. While 56.7% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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*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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