Dubbo Crime Index

8

(100 is safest)

Safer than 8% of most Australia suburbs

Dubbo Crime Map

Dubbo crime map

Dubbo Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Dubbo
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 7835, up 11% from 7063 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Dubbo is in the 9th percentile for safety, meaning 91% of NSW suburbs are safer than Dubbo and 9% of suburbs are more dangerous than Dubbo.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 0% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 10% (13 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 increased by 14% (59 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 15% (223 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 12% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 42% (53 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 7% (49 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Dubbo: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Dubbo are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 8% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Dubbo are higher than approximately 91% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has low scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 8 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Dubbo’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Dubbo. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Dubbo Crime rate for crimes against the person is 3908 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Dubbo was 1 in 25. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Dubbo is 1 in 14, with a rate of 6744 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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.

Dubbo Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person16983908
Property and deception offences29306744
Drug offences405932
Public order and security offences4691079
Justice procedures offences14213271
Other offences9122099
Total783518033

Dubbo Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 25

In Dubbo

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Dubbo vs NSW

Dubbo population: 43448

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault879628642023770
Sexual offences15014650345179
Robbery1917604422
Abduction and kidnapping5203123
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment626409101441501
Other offences against the person1918834423

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault79182
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences71163
Domestic violence related assault4931135
Non-domestic violence related assault346796

Dubbo Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 14

In Dubbo

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Dubbo vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Dubbo vs NSW, Australia

Dubbo population: 43448

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft172318002839662204
Burglary/Break and Enter495249671139306
Arson67376015446
Malicious damage to property645491361485602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft178410
Steal from motor vehicle426980
Steal from retail store211486
Break and enter dwelling350806
Break and enter non-dwelling145334

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Dubbo vs NSW

Drug Offences: Dubbo 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 possession3293403275741667
Drug dealing and trafficking226293517705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs3111671366
Other drug offences51584111772

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: Dubbo vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct26417321608212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences20514664472179.54

Dubbo Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Dubbo vs NSW

Dubbo Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Dubbo in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Dubbo?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Dubbo is breach bail conditions.

What is the crime rate in Dubbo?

The overall crime rate in Dubbo, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 18033 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 Dubbo a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Dubbo total crime rate in 2021 was 18033. This means it’s 9% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Dubbo has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Dubbo safe at night?

48% of crimes in Dubbo occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Dubbo at night.

Total Crime Stats of Dubbo

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 Police3540
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault498493
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault347346
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault7279
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences65437
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery34871
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping25
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment725626
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person1419
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft125178
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle353426
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store208211
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods9890
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling177195
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person3131
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft43
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud348437
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences156152
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling285350
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling1511145
Property and deception offencesArsonArson5867
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property694645
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine117
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics78
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis195151
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines8792
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy55
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs4166
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine21
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis75
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines7614
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy30
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs21
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis33
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs21
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences7651
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass97122
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct5036
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language1821
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent7785
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences157205
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences4842
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences74
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences22
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences152864
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order425439
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions912872
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear226
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer10286
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures1317

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