Crime Rates for The Rocks (sydney), NSW
⇌ Compare The Rocks (sydney) with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The The Rocks (sydney) (2000) crime rate for the Year ending Dec 2025 was calculated from 437 reported incidents, equal to 69,475 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of The Rocks (sydney), NSW in 2021 was 629. In the last 10 years, The Rocks (sydney), NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 5.7 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 4.9 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 31.5 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 The Rocks (sydney) for 2025: Theft (107), Assault (69), Transport regulatory offences (47).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 943 | 717 | 685 | 758 | 698 | 613 | 726 | 765 | 703 | 545 | 437 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 43 | 24 | 46 | 38 | 39 | 43 | 41 | 49 | 63 | 35 | 41 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assault | 114 | 99 | 114 | 83 | 94 | 56 | 58 | 123 | 110 | 108 | 69 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 52 | 42 | 41 | 42 | 49 | 35 | 47 | 79 | 41 | 39 | 18 |
| Drug offences | 31 | 46 | 44 | 60 | 37 | 90 | 109 | 48 | 55 | 19 | 36 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 22 | 16 | 20 | 35 | 27 | 20 | 19 |
| Liquor offences | 122 | 139 | 118 | 120 | 127 | 86 | 74 | 138 | 77 | 54 | 32 |
| Malicious damage to property | 30 | 30 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 35 | 24 | 28 | 29 |
| Other offences | 23 | 39 | 26 | 56 | 29 | 63 | 192 | 56 | 32 | 21 | 17 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Sexual offences | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 14 | 25 | 11 | 12 |
| Theft | 281 | 163 | 179 | 218 | 169 | 100 | 60 | 129 | 159 | 128 | 107 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 218 | 110 | 64 | 85 | 79 | 82 | 91 | 54 | 78 | 71 | 47 |
In 2025, The Rocks (sydney), NSW recorded 437 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 1693 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 4 | -25.00% (4) |
| Breach bail conditions | 29 | 16 | 81.25% (16) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 9 | 13 | -30.77% (13) |
| Assault Police | 2 | 9 | -77.78% (9) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 14 | 18 | -22.22% (18) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 53 | 81 | -34.57% (81) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Criminal intent | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Offensive conduct | 11 | 24 | -54.17% (24) |
| Offensive language | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Trespass | 5 | 9 | -44.44% (9) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 9 | 5 | 80.00% (5) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 6 | 0 | 600.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 9 | 4 | 125.00% (4) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 5 | 6 | -16.67% (6) |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 19 | 20 | -5.00% (20) |
| Liquor offences | 32 | 54 | -40.74% (54) |
| Malicious damage to property | 29 | 28 | 3.57% (28) |
| Other offences | 17 | 21 | -19.05% (21) |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 7 | 7 | 0.00% (7) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 8 | 8 | 0.00% (8) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 6 | 7 | -14.29% (7) |
| Fraud | 21 | 26 | -19.23% (26) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 2 | 150.00% (2) |
| Other theft | 34 | 45 | -24.44% (45) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Steal from person | 7 | 12 | -41.67% (12) |
| Steal from retail store | 26 | 30 | -13.33% (30) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 47 | 71 | -33.80% (71) |
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 The Rocks (sydney), NSW
How common is car theft in the The Rocks (sydney), NSW?
There were 2 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Dec 2025, averaging 1 incident every 182.5 day.
Is The Rocks (sydney), NSW safe in 2026
Based on official statistics, The Rocks (sydney), NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 69,475 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Dec 2025 is higher than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in The Rocks (sydney), NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in The Rocks (sydney), NSW was Theft with 107 reported incidents.
Has crime in the The Rocks (sydney), NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 40% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in The Rocks (sydney), NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 102 incident against persons in The Rocks (sydney), NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in The Rocks (sydney), NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 136 property crime incident in The Rocks (sydney), NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in The Rocks (sydney), NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, The Rocks (sydney), NSW recorded 36 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – The Rocks (sydney) (2021)
The Rocks (sydney) is a quiet suburb with around 629 people. While families are part of the community, only about 23.7% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 1.7 people. The median household weekly income is $4374, though the unemployment rate stands at 2.9%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 46.1% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near The Rocks (sydney)
If you’re considering living near The Rocks (sydney) , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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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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