Rouse Hill crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
938 recorded in this period, compared with 1,053 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Rouse Hill
Rouse Hill (postcode 2155) is a suburb located in the Greater Western Sydney region of New South Wales, situated approximately 42 kilometres northwest of the Sydney central business district. It falls primarily within the Blacktown City Council area, though portions of the locality extend into The Hills Shire. The area is characterised by a mix of established residential housing, modern master-planned estates, and semi-rural fringe areas. The suburb has experienced significant population growth since the 2016 Census, driven by families and professionals attracted to its infrastructure and connectivity to the Sydney metropolitan area.
The suburb is anchored by the Rouse Hill Town Centre, a major regional shopping and community hub that integrates retail, dining, and public spaces with the Sydney Metro North West line, which provides rail access to Chatswood and the city. Local amenities include numerous parks, playgrounds, and sporting facilities, alongside a range of primary and secondary schools. The locality balances modern development with its historical roots, most notably through the Rouse Hill Estate, a heritage-listed property managed by Sydney Living Museums that offers insight into colonial-era agricultural and social history.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from retail store | 126 | 123 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 99 | 72 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 74 | 162 |
| Malicious damage to property | 67 | 77 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 63 | 59 |
| Other theft | 56 | 60 |
| Fraud | 53 | 101 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 47 | 58 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 37 | 32 |
| Steal from dwelling | 34 | 23 |
| Breach bail conditions | 28 | 17 |
| Liquor offences | 27 | 24 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 25 | 18 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 20 | 9 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 18 | 28 |
| Trespass | 18 | 18 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 17 | 27 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 15 | 15 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 11,349 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.