Roselands crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
519 recorded in this period, compared with 529 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Roselands
Roselands (postcode 2196) is a residential suburb located 16 kilometres southwest of the Sydney central business district, situated within the City of Canterbury-Bankstown. It covers an area of approximately 2.5 square kilometres and is characterized by low-to-medium density housing. The demographic profile is diverse, reflecting the multicultural nature of the surrounding Canterbury-Bankstown region, with a mix of residents attracted to the area’s connectivity to major arterial roads such as the M5 Motorway.
The suburb is best known as the site of the Roselands Shopping Centre, which opened in 1965 as one of the largest indoor shopping complexes in the Southern Hemisphere at the time. This facility serves as the primary commercial and social hub for the locality, providing retail and service amenities. In addition to the shopping precinct, the area features several local parks, recreational facilities, and proximity to various public and private educational institutions.
Historically, the land now known as Roselands was part of a larger area originally occupied by the Bediagal people of the Eora nation. Prior to its suburban development in the mid-20th century, the landscape was largely comprised of orchards and market gardens. The suburb was officially gazetted in 1964, named after the prominent "Roselands" estate that previously occupied the site. While much of the original agrarian landscape has been replaced by residential and commercial infrastructure, the suburb maintains its identity as a pivotal mid-century suburban development in Sydney's south-west.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 71 | 88 |
| Steal from retail store | 56 | 41 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 49 | 55 |
| Malicious damage to property | 46 | 44 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 43 | 38 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 42 | 40 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 30 | 34 |
| Other theft | 18 | 15 |
| Trespass | 18 | 9 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 16 | 15 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 15 | 10 |
| Sexual assault | 13 | 5 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 11 | 20 |
| Steal from dwelling | 11 | 17 |
| Breach bail conditions | 10 | 18 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 10 | 7 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 9 | 10 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 7 | 6 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 12,356 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.