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Crime rate in Dora Creek, NSW, Australia, 2264

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 17/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,739 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 10.26 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 113 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 64.98 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 23 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 31 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
13.23 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
17.83 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
84.59% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
60.87% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Dora Creek crime trends

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Dora Creek crime compared

Top crime types in Dora Creek:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Dora Creek there were 18 reported cases of Theft.

    18

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Dora Creek there were 16 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    16

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Dora Creek there were 13 reported cases of Deception.

    13

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Dora Creek there were 11 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    11

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Dora Creek there were 9 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    9

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Dora Creek there were 9 reported cases of Property damage.

    9

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Dora Creek there were 7 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    7

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Dora Creek there were 6 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    6

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Dora Creek there were 6 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    6

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Dora Creek there were 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Dora Creek there were 3 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Dora Creek there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Dora Creek there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Dora Creek there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Dora Creek there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Dora Creek there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Dora Creek there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Dora Creek there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Dora Creek

    1 in 76

    In 2023 in Dora Creek your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 76

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Dora Creek

    1 in 56

    In 2023 in Dora Creek your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 56

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Dora Creek rank in crime?

Dora Creek suburb is ranked 17/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Dora Creek a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Dora Creek?

The top crime types in Dora Creek are Theft, Assault and related offences, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Dora Creek?

18 Theft cases were reported in Dora Creek in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Dora Creek?

Crime in Dora Creek has decreased by 14.39% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Dora Creek in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Dora Creek in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 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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