Ruse crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
193 recorded in this period, compared with 205 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Ruse
Ruse is a residential suburb located in the Macarthur Region of South Western Sydney, within the City of Campbelltown (postcode 2560). Geographically, it is situated approximately 55 kilometres southwest of the Sydney central business district and is characterized by undulating topography and proximity to the Georges River. The suburb is primarily composed of detached low-density housing and is home to a diverse population, reflecting the broader demographic profile of the Campbelltown local government area.
The suburb is primarily residential, supported by local amenities including the Ruse Village shopping centre, various parklands, and public educational facilities such as Ruse Public School. Transportation is facilitated by a local bus network connecting residents to Campbelltown railway station, which serves as a major transit hub for the region. Residents also have access to regional recreational facilities, including the nearby Campbelltown Sports Stadium and the Georges River nature corridor.
Historically, the land now known as Ruse was part of the traditional country of the Dharawal people. Following European settlement, the area remained largely agricultural for much of the 19th and early 20th centuries. The suburb was formally named in 1968 to commemorate James Ruse, a pioneer farmer and the first person to receive a land grant in Australia. Significant residential development occurred during the late 1960s and 1970s as part of the rapid expansion of the Campbelltown district, transforming the locality from rural holdings into the suburban landscape present today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 31 | 24 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 27 | 32 |
| Malicious damage to property | 21 | 26 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 15 | 6 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 14 | 18 |
| Fraud | 10 | 8 |
| Breach bail conditions | 8 | 15 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 8 | 9 |
| Sexual assault | 7 | 8 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 6 | 7 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 6 | 5 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 2 |
| Arson | 4 | 3 |
| Pornography offences | 4 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 4 | 3 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 2 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,632 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.