Dapto Crime Index

36

(100 is safest)

Safer than 36% of most Australia suburbs

Dapto Crime Map

Dapto crime map

Dapto Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Dapto.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Dapto
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 866, down 8% from 939 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Dapto is in the 28th percentile for safety, meaning 72% of NSW suburbs are safer than Dapto and 28% of suburbs are more dangerous than Dapto.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 17% (15 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 12% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 37% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 9% (21 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 20% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 4% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 5% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Dapto: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Dapto’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 36% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 72% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Dapto. Therefore, Dapto’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Dapto comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 21 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Dapto’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Dapto.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Dapto crime statistics shows that there are 1575 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Dapto are 1 in 63.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Dapto, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 33, equivalent to a rate of 2985 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

Dapto Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1721575
Property and deception offences3262985
Drug offences48439
Public order and security offences35320
Justice procedures offences53485
Other offences2322124
Total8667928

Dapto Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 63

In Dapto

1 in 65

In NSW

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Dapto vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Dapto vs NSW

Dapto population: 10923

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault7562864687770
Sexual offences2214650201179
Robbery417603722
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment6740910613501
Other offences against the person418833723

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Dapto crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault327
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences19174
Domestic violence related assault36330
Non-domestic violence related assault37339

Dapto Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 33

In Dapto

1 in 30

In NSW

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Dapto vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Dapto vs NSW, Australia

Dapto population: 10923

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft21718002819872204
Burglary/Break and Enter2224967201306
Arson437603746
Malicious damage to property8349136760602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Dapto crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft23211
Steal from motor vehicle34311
Steal from retail store48439
Break and enter dwelling1092
Break and enter non-dwelling12110

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Dapto vs NSW

Drug Offences: Dapto vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession333403230241667
Drug dealing and trafficking46293377705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs21116181366
Other drug offences958418272

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Dapto vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1917321174212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1614664146179.54

Dapto Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Dapto vs NSW

Dapto Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Dapto in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Dapto in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Dapto?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Dapto is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Dapto?

The overall crime rate in Dapto, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7928 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Dapto a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Dapto total crime rate in 2021 was 7928. This means it’s 28% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Dapto has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Dapto safe at night?

33% of crimes in Dapto occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Dapto at night.

Total Crime Stats of Dapto

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police32
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault3536
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault5237
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault123
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1359
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery3919
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion10
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment5167
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person34
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft2423
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle3334
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store6648
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods812
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1816
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person44
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud3959
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences4621
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1810
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling17112
Property and deception offencesArsonArson24
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property7983
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis2524
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines157
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy40
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs141
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine12
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines02
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis12
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences89
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass2414
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct64
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language51
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent30
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences2316
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences106
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences11
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences178134
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences3491
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order2526
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions2123
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer94
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures10

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

  • NSW Police public site
  • NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney