Ramsgate crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
53 recorded in this period, compared with 50 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Ramsgate
Ramsgate is a coastal suburb located in southern Sydney, New South Wales, within the Bayside Council local government area. Situated approximately 16 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district, it occupies a position on the western shore of Botany Bay. The suburb is characterized by a mix of low-density residential housing and medium-density units, with a demographic profile that includes a diverse population of families and professionals. It is bounded by the suburbs of Ramsgate Beach, Sans Souci, and Monterey.
The locality functions primarily as a residential hub supported by a local commercial strip along Rocky Point Road, which offers a variety of retail stores, cafes, and essential services. Residents have ready access to recreational facilities, including the nearby Botany Bay foreshore, local parks, and the larger coastal amenities of the Bayside area. Transport connectivity is facilitated by arterial roads and bus services that link the suburb to the wider St George region and Sydney’s major transport corridors.
Historically, Ramsgate was part of the broader development of the St George area, evolving from its early use as rural land into a suburban residential district during the 20th century. The suburb takes its name from the coastal town in Kent, England, a naming convention common among many Sydney suburbs established during the colonial and post-colonial eras. While limited remnants of its earliest history remain, the area retains a suburban character shaped by decades of gradual residential expansion and infrastructure development in response to Sydney’s metropolitan growth.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 7 | 4 |
| Fraud | 6 | 6 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 | 5 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 6 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 2 |
| Other offences | 2 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 8 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,151 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.