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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 65 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 16.07 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 6 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 19 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
1.48 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
4.70 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
51.99% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
37.29% 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:


  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Dover Heights there were 11 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    11

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Dover Heights there were 9 reported cases of Theft.

    9

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Dover Heights there were 9 reported cases of Deception.

    9

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Dover Heights there were 7 reported cases of Property damage.

    7

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Dover Heights there were 6 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Dover Heights there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    5

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Dover Heights there were 4 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Dover Heights there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Sexual offences

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

    2

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Dover Heights there were 2 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Dover Heights there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Dover Heights there were 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Dover Heights

    1 in 674

    In 2025 in Dover Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 674

  • 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

  • Dover Heights

    1 in 213

    In 2025 in Dover Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 213

  • 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 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 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Theft, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Dover Heights?

11 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour cases were reported in Dover Heights in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Dover Heights?

Crime in Dover Heights has decreased by 48.82% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Dover Heights in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Dover Heights 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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