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Crime rate in Dora Creek, NSW, Australia, 2264

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 20/100

(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 178 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 102.36 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 20 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 44 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
11.50 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
25.30 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
80.35% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
70.52% 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:


  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Dora Creek there were 77 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    77

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Dora Creek there were 18 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    18

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Dora Creek there were 16 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    16

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Dora Creek there were 15 reported cases of Theft.

    15

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Dora Creek there were 14 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    14

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Dora Creek there were 11 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    11

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Dora Creek there were 7 reported cases of Property damage.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Dora Creek there were 6 reported cases of Arson.

    6

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Dora Creek there were 5 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    5

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Dora Creek there were 3 reported cases of Deception.

    3

  • Sexual offences

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

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Dora Creek there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Dora Creek there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Dora Creek there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Dora Creek

    1 in 87

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

  • 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

  • Dora Creek

    1 in 40

    In 2025 in Dora Creek your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 40

  • 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 Dora Creek rank in crime?

Dora Creek suburb is ranked 20/100 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 Transport regulation offences, Assault and related offences, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Dora Creek?

77 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Dora Creek in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Dora Creek?

Crime in Dora Creek has increased by 43.55% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Dora Creek in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Dora Creek 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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