Dora Creek Crime Index

47

(100 is safest)

Safer than 47% of most Australia suburbs

Dora Creek Crime Map

Dora Creek crime map

Dora Creek Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Dora Creek
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 170, up 23% from 138 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Dora Creek is in the 22nd percentile for safety, meaning 78% of NSW suburbs are safer than Dora Creek and 22% of suburbs are more dangerous than Dora Creek.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 38% (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 67% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 29% (9 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 decreased by 100% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 20% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Dora Creek: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Dora Creek is ranked safer than 47% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Dora Creek crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 78% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Dora Creek. As a result, Dora Creek has low scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Dora Creek, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 26 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Dora Creek’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Dora Creek’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Dora Creek’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Dora Creek is 1553 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Dora Creek is 1 in 63. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Dora Creek is 1 in 46. This is equal to a rate of 2128 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here include theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

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.

Dora Creek Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person271553
Property and deception offences372128
Drug offences3173
Public order and security offences8460
Justice procedures offences8460
Other offences875003
Total1709776

Dora Creek Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 63

In Dora Creek

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Dora Creek vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Dora Creek vs NSW

Dora Creek population: 1739

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1262864690770
Sexual offences514650288179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment940910518501
Other offences against the person118835823

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault2115
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences3173
Domestic violence related assault4230
Non-domestic violence related assault8460

Dora Creek Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 46

In Dora Creek

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Dora Creek vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Dora Creek vs NSW, Australia

Dora Creek population: 1739

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft2218002812652204
Burglary/Break and Enter324967173306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property1249136690602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle2115
Steal from retail store158
Break and enter dwelling3173
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Dora Creek vs NSW

Drug Offences: Dora Creek 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 possession23403211541667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences158415872

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: Dora Creek vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct617321345212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences214664115179.54

Dora Creek Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Dora Creek vs NSW

Dora Creek Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Dora Creek in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Dora Creek?

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

What is the crime rate in Dora Creek?

The overall crime rate in Dora Creek, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 9776 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 Dora Creek a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Dora Creek total crime rate in 2021 was 9776. This means it’s 22% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Dora Creek has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Dora Creek safe at night?

35% of crimes in Dora Creek occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Dora Creek at night.

Total Crime Stats of Dora Creek

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 Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault44
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault128
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault52
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences312
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery53
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 harassment109
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft110
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle92
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store01
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling14
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud512
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences53
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling73
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling210
Property and deception offencesArsonArson20
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1512
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
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 drugs01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis30
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences31
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass05
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
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 offences10
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences2258
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences629
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order22
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions43
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures02

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