Dundas Crime Index

79

(100 is safest)

Safer than 79% of most Australia suburbs

Dundas Crime Map

Dundas crime map

Dundas Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Dundas
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 135, down 22% from 174 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Dundas is in the 75th percentile for safety, meaning 25% of NSW suburbs are safer than Dundas and 75% of suburbs are more dangerous than Dundas.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 35% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (5 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 63% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 26% (17 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • 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 Dundas: 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 Dundas is safer than only 79% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Dundas’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

How does Dundas perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Dundas is greater than that of roughly 25% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to very high public safety scores.

As a resident of Dundas, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 47 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 Dundas’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 Dundas. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Dundas.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Dundas is 685 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 145 if you reside in Dundas.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Dundas are 1 in 71, with a rate of 1390 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.

Dundas Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person34685
Property and deception offences691390
Drug offences15302
Public order and security offences5101
Justice procedures offences8161
Other offences481
Total1352720

Dundas Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 145

In Dundas

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Dundas vs NSW

Dundas population: 4964

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1362864262770
Sexual offences1014650201179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1140910222501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault120
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences9181
Domestic violence related assault10201
Non-domestic violence related assault360

Dundas Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 71

In Dundas

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Dundas vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Dundas vs NSW, Australia

Dundas population: 4964

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft481800289672204
Burglary/Break and Enter624967121306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property1549136302602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft240
Steal from motor vehicle26524
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling5101
Break and enter non-dwelling120

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Dundas vs NSW

Drug Offences: Dundas 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 possession143403228241667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116201366
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: Dundas vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct11732120212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences41466481179.54

Dundas Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Dundas vs NSW

Dundas Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Dundas in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Dundas?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Dundas is steal from motor vehicle.

What is the crime rate in Dundas?

The overall crime rate in Dundas, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2720 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 Dundas a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Dundas total crime rate in 2021 was 2720. This means it’s 75% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Dundas has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Dundas safe at night?

30% of crimes in Dundas occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Dundas at night.

Total Crime Stats of Dundas

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 assault1210
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault83
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences511
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery269
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 harassment811
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft22
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2126
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling115
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2611
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences33
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling165
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling011
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1515
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 cannabis47
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines25
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs41
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 amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences34
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences61
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences63
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order35
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions53
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer30
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