Dulwich Hill Crime Index

61

(100 is safest)

Safer than 61% of most Australia suburbs

Dulwich Hill Crime Map

Dulwich Hill crime map

Dulwich Hill Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Dulwich Hill
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 706, up 0% from 703 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Dulwich Hill is in the 48th percentile for safety, meaning 52% of NSW suburbs are safer than Dulwich Hill and 48% of suburbs are more dangerous than Dulwich Hill.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 32% (25 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • 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 29% (73 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 27% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 31% (22 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Dulwich Hill: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Dulwich Hill is safer than only 61% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Dulwich Hill’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

How does Dulwich Hill perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Dulwich Hill is greater than that of roughly 52% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to moderate public safety scores.

As a resident of Dulwich Hill, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 34 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Dulwich Hill’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Dulwich Hill. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Dulwich Hill.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Dulwich Hill is 1156 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 85 if you reside in Dulwich Hill.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Dulwich Hill are 1 in 57, with a rate of 1738 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis 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.

Dulwich Hill Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1631156
Property and deception offences2451738
Drug offences62440
Public order and security offences45319
Justice procedures offences62440
Other offences129915
Total7065008

Dulwich Hill Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 85

In Dulwich Hill

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Dulwich Hill vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Dulwich Hill vs NSW

Dulwich Hill population: 14097

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide17271
Assault10462864738770
Sexual offences1814650128179
Robbery217601422
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3240910227501
Other offences against the person618834323

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder17
Sexual assault643
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1285
Domestic violence related assault64454
Non-domestic violence related assault36255

Dulwich Hill Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 57

In Dulwich Hill

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Dulwich Hill vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Dulwich Hill vs NSW, Australia

Dulwich Hill population: 14097

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft17518002812412204
Burglary/Break and Enter2024967142306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property5049136355602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1178
Steal from motor vehicle49348
Steal from retail store857
Break and enter dwelling18128
Break and enter non-dwelling214

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Dulwich Hill vs NSW

Drug Offences: Dulwich Hill 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 possession493403234841667
Drug dealing and trafficking66293437705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences758415072

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: Dulwich Hill vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct2717321192212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1814664128179.54

Dulwich Hill Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Dulwich Hill vs NSW

Dulwich Hill Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Dulwich Hill in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 1 murders in Dulwich Hill in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 1.

What’s the most common crime in Dulwich Hill?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Dulwich Hill is domestic violence related assault.

What is the crime rate in Dulwich Hill?

The overall crime rate in Dulwich Hill, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5008 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 Dulwich Hill a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Dulwich Hill total crime rate in 2021 was 5008. This means it’s 48% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Dulwich Hill has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Dulwich Hill safe at night?

39% of crimes in Dulwich Hill occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Dulwich Hill at night.

Total Crime Stats of Dulwich Hill

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder01
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police14
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault4564
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault3336
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault66
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences659
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery5512
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 harassment3732
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person36
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft1511
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle9549
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store28
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods176
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling4329
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person61
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud5559
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1512
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1618
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling412
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property7250
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics16
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis3024
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines65
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs1414
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis12
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines03
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 offences107
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass815
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct23
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent58
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences918
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences212
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences6131
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1786
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order2726
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions2327
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer48
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures41

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