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Crime rate in Dungog, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 33/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 9,979 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2,283.69 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 376 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 37.68 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 114 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 127 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
11.42 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
12.73 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
68.01% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
9.66% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Dungog crime trends

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Dungog crime compared

Top crime types in Dungog:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Dungog there were 70 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    70

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Dungog there were 67 reported cases of Theft.

    67

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Dungog there were 44 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    44

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Dungog there were 40 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    40

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Dungog there were 34 reported cases of Property damage.

    34

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Dungog there were 25 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    25

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Dungog there were 24 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    24

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Dungog there were 19 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    19

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Dungog there were 18 reported cases of Deception.

    18

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Dungog there were 7 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Dungog there were 7 reported cases of Arson.

    7

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Dungog there were 6 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    6

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Dungog there were 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    4

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Dungog there were 4 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Dungog there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Dungog there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Dungog there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Dungog there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Dungog

    1 in 88

    In 2024 in Dungog your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 88

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Dungog

    1 in 79

    In 2024 in Dungog your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 79

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Dungog rank in crime?

Dungog lga is ranked 33/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Dungog a safe lga?

Dungog lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Dungog?

The top crime types in Dungog are Assault and related offences, Theft, Sexual offences.

What is the most reported crime in Dungog?

70 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Dungog in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Dungog?

Crime in Dungog has decreased by 9.83% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Dungog in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Dungog in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Dungog?

The least safe suburb in Dungog is Webbers Creek, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Dungog?

The safest suburb in Dungog is Hilldale, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Dungog crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Dungog by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Webbers Creek, Flat Tops and Chichester (NSW).


Suburbs in Dungog

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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