Dawes Point Crime Index

27

(100 is safest)

Safer than 27% of most Australia suburbs

Dawes Point Crime Map

Dawes Point crime map

Dawes Point Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Dawes Point
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 60, up 36% from 44 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Dawes Point is in the 12st percentile for safety, meaning 89% of NSW suburbs are safer than Dawes Point and 11% of suburbs are more dangerous than Dawes Point.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 400% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 17% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

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Crime in Dawes Point: 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 Dawes Point’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 27% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 89% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Dawes Point. Therefore, Dawes Point’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Dawes Point comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 20 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 Dawes Point’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 Dawes Point.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Dawes Point crime statistics shows that there are 1837 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 Dawes Point are 1 in 53.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Dawes Point, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 34, equivalent to a rate of 2887 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.

Dawes Point Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person71837
Property and deception offences112887
Drug offences3787
Public order and security offences61575
Justice procedures offences41050
Other offences297612
Total6015748

Dawes Point Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 53

In Dawes Point

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Dawes Point vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Dawes Point vs NSW

Dawes Point population: 381

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault4628641050770
Sexual offences114650262179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment240910525501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1262
Domestic violence related assault00
Non-domestic violence related assault3787

Dawes Point Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 34

In Dawes Point

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Dawes Point vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Dawes Point vs NSW, Australia

Dawes Point population: 381

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft518002813122204
Burglary/Break and Enter224967525306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property4491361050602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1262
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling1262
Break and enter non-dwelling1262

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Dawes Point vs NSW

Drug Offences: Dawes Point 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 possession33403278741667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

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: Dawes Point vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct4173211050212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences214664525179.54

Dawes Point Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Dawes Point vs NSW

Dawes Point Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Dawes Point in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Dawes Point?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Dawes Point is resist or hinder officer.

What is the crime rate in Dawes Point?

The overall crime rate in Dawes Point, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 15748 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 Dawes Point a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Dawes Point total crime rate in 2021 was 15748. This means it’s 11% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Dawes Point has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Dawes Point safe at night?

40% of crimes in Dawes Point occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Dawes Point at night.

Total Crime Stats of Dawes Point

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 Police01
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault00
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault03
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences12
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery11
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment12
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling20
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud12
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences12
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling01
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling211
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property44
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine42
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct03
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences12
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences23
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences10
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1726
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions20
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer04
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

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