Rodd Point crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
38 recorded in this period, compared with 48 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Rodd Point
Rodd Point is a small, affluent harbourside suburb located in the Inner West of Sydney, New South Wales, within the City of Canada Bay local government area (postcode 2046). Situated on a peninsula extending into Iron Cove, the locality is characterized by its hilly topography and extensive water frontage. Demographically, it is a predominantly residential area featuring a mix of detached family homes and mid-century dwellings, with a population that reflects the broader professional and demographic profile of the Inner West region.
The suburb is primarily known for its access to the “Bay Run,” a popular 7-kilometre recreational path that circles Iron Cove and serves as a significant hub for local outdoor activity. While Rodd Point lacks a major commercial centre, it provides residents with immediate access to neighbouring shopping precincts in Five Dock and Haberfield. The area is heavily defined by its proximity to the water, offering several public reserves and foreshore parks that support community leisure and boating.
Historically, the suburb takes its name from Brent Clements Rodd, a solicitor who acquired land in the area during the mid-19th century. The locality was once part of a larger estate that underwent gradual subdivision throughout the 20th century as Sydney’s western suburbs expanded. Much of the original character of the area has been shaped by its transformation from semi-rural coastal holdings into a quiet, high-demand residential suburb integrated into the established urban fabric of the Canada Bay peninsula.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 7 | 8 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 6 | 14 |
| Other offences | 5 | 1 |
| Fraud | 4 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 | 1 |
| Trespass | 2 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 4 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 4 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 2 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,380 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.