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Crime rate in Dover Heights, NSW, Australia, 2030

Suburb in Waverley

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,044 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 0.95 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 127 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 31.40 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 21 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 58 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.19 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
14.34 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
69.4% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
54.84% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Dover Heights crime trends

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Dover Heights crime compared

Top crime types in Dover Heights:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Dover Heights there were 26 reported cases of Theft.

    26

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    19

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Dover Heights there were 18 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    18

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Dover Heights there were 14 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    14

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Dover Heights there were 12 reported cases of Property damage.

    12

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Dover Heights there were 10 reported cases of Deception.

    10

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Dover Heights there were 8 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    8

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Dover Heights there were 6 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    6

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Dover Heights there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Dover Heights there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Dover Heights there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Dover Heights there were 1 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    1

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Dover Heights there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Dover Heights there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Dover Heights there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Dover Heights there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Dover Heights there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Dover Heights there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Dover Heights

    1 in 193

    In 2024 in Dover Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 193

  • 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

  • Dover Heights

    1 in 70

    In 2024 in Dover Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 70

  • 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 Dover Heights rank in crime?

Dover Heights suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Dover Heights a safe suburb?

Dover Heights suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Dover Heights?

The top crime types in Dover Heights are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Dover Heights?

26 Theft cases were reported in Dover Heights in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Dover Heights?

Crime in Dover Heights has decreased by 1.55% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Dover Heights in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Dover Heights in 2024.

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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