Rooty Hill crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
922 recorded in this period, compared with 931 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Rooty Hill
Rooty Hill (postcode 2766) is a suburb in Western Sydney, New South Wales, located approximately 42 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district within the Blacktown City Council area. It is situated on a prominent ridgeline that historically served as a navigational landmark for early settlers. The suburb is characterized by a diverse residential demographic, reflecting the multicultural composition of the Blacktown local government area. It is well-connected to the Sydney metropolitan rail network via the Rooty Hill railway station on the Western Line.
The locality functions as a residential and recreational hub, featuring a mix of low-to-medium density housing and established local infrastructure. It is home to the Rooty Hill RSL, one of the largest registered clubs in Australia, which serves as a social and entertainment anchor for the region. The suburb also provides access to various educational facilities, local shopping precincts, and public parklands.
Historically, Rooty Hill derives its name from the rugged, tree-stump-filled terrain encountered by colonial explorers in the early 19th century. The area was originally part of a government stock farm established in the 1820s, which played a role in the agricultural development of the colony. Over the 20th century, the suburb transitioned from its semi-rural origins into a structured suburban community. While much of the original landscape has been urbanized, remnants of the area’s colonial heritage remain integrated into the modern suburban layout.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 105 | 76 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 94 | 101 |
| Malicious damage to property | 85 | 87 |
| Fraud | 70 | 44 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 59 | 56 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 57 | 68 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 52 | 50 |
| Other theft | 40 | 34 |
| Breach bail conditions | 37 | 18 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 29 | 26 |
| Steal from dwelling | 24 | 21 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 23 | 17 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 23 | 57 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 22 | 13 |
| Trespass | 18 | 12 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 16 | 23 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 15 | 11 |
| Other offences | 14 | 57 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 16,176 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.