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Crime rate in Dongara, WA, Australia, 6525

Suburb in Irwin

Crime Rank: 19/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,393 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 8.45 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 97 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 69.63 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 19 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 33 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
13.64 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
23.69 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
83.47% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
68.96% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Dongara crime trends

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Dongara crime compared

Top crime types in Dongara:


  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Dongara there were 38 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    38

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Dongara there were 19 reported cases of Theft.

    19

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Dongara there were 17 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    17

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Dongara there were 11 reported cases of Property damage.

    11

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Dongara there were 3 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    3

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Dongara there were 3 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    3

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Dongara there were 3 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    3

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Dongara there were 2 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    2

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Dongara there were 1 reported cases of Deception.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Dongara

    1 in 73

    In 2025 in Dongara your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 73

  • WA

    1 in 41

    In 2025 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 41

  • 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

  • Dongara

    1 in 42

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

  • WA

    1 in 21

    In 2025 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 21

  • 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 Dongara rank in crime?

Dongara suburb is ranked 19/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Dongara a safe suburb?

Dongara suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Dongara?

The top crime types in Dongara are Drug dealing and trafficking, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Dongara?

38 Drug dealing and trafficking cases were reported in Dongara in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Dongara?

Crime in Dongara has increased by 73.21% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Dongara in 2025?

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

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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