Rockdale crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1,005 recorded in this period, compared with 962 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Rockdale
Rockdale (postcode 2216) is a suburb located in southern Sydney, New South Wales, situated approximately 12 kilometres from the Sydney central business district within the Bayside Council local government area. The suburb is characterized by a mix of high-density residential apartments, detached houses, and a prominent commercial strip along the Princes Highway. Rockdale is a multicultural locality with a diverse population, reflected in the varied linguistic and cultural backgrounds of its residents.
The suburb serves as a significant transit hub, serviced by the Rockdale railway station on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line, which provides direct access to the Sydney CBD and the Sutherland Shire. The local commercial precinct offers a broad range of retail services, restaurants, and professional businesses. Residents have proximity to various recreational facilities, including the nearby Bicentennial Park and the coastal amenities of Botany Bay.
Historically, the area was originally inhabited by the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. Following European settlement, the district remained largely agricultural throughout the 19th century before undergoing rapid urbanization facilitated by the arrival of the railway in 1884. Rockdale’s architectural heritage includes several late-Victorian and Federation-era residences, alongside civic structures that reflect the suburb’s development from a rural retreat to a suburban centre within the Greater Sydney region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 115 | 129 |
| Fraud | 106 | 108 |
| Steal from retail store | 76 | 71 |
| Malicious damage to property | 67 | 92 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 64 | 59 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 62 | 43 |
| Steal from dwelling | 62 | 31 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 57 | 63 |
| Other theft | 43 | 34 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 42 | 48 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 27 | 28 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 25 | 10 |
| Trespass | 23 | 17 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 20 | 14 |
| Breach bail conditions | 19 | 15 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 17 | 31 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 17 | 22 |
| Other drug offences | 17 | 11 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 15,475 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.