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Crime rate in Dungog, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 28/100

(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 416 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 41.69 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 87 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 145 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.72 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
14.53 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
36.22% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
14.69% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Dungog crime trends

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Dungog crime compared

Top crime types in Dungog:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Dungog there were 79 reported cases of Theft.

    79

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Dungog there were 66 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    66

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Dungog there were 50 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    50

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Dungog there were 41 reported cases of Property damage.

    41

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Dungog there were 35 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    35

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Dungog there were 31 reported cases of Deception.

    31

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Dungog there were 25 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    25

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Dungog there were 21 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    21

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Dungog there were 19 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    19

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Dungog there were 15 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    15

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Dungog there were 6 reported cases of Arson.

    6

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Dungog there were 6 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    6

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Dungog there were 5 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    5

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Dungog there were 5 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    5

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Dungog there were 4 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    4

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Dungog there were 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Dungog there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Dungog there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Dungog

    1 in 115

    In 2025 in Dungog your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 115

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Dungog

    1 in 69

    In 2025 in Dungog your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 69

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 28/100 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 Theft, Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Dungog?

79 Theft cases were reported in Dungog in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Dungog?

Crime in Dungog has increased by 10.64% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Dungog in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Dungog in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Dungog?

The least safe suburb in Dungog is Chichester (NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Dungog?

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

Where are Dungog crime hotspots?

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


Suburbs in Dungog

The data is based on annual 2025 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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