Dundas Valley Crime Index

65

(100 is safest)

Safer than 65% of most Australia suburbs

Dundas Valley Crime Map

Dundas Valley crime map

Dundas Valley Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Dundas Valley
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 209, up 15% from 181 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Dundas Valley is in the 64th percentile for safety, meaning 36% of NSW suburbs are safer than Dundas Valley and 64% of suburbs are more dangerous than Dundas Valley.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 150% (6 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 89% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 39% (24 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 33% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 65% (20 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Dundas Valley: 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 Dundas Valley are below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 65% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Dundas Valley are higher than approximately 36% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 36 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 Dundas Valley’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 Dundas Valley. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Dundas Valley Crime rate for crimes against the person is 699 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Dundas Valley was 1 in 142. 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 Dundas Valley is 1 in 49, with a rate of 1996 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.

Dundas Valley Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person41699
Property and deception offences1171996
Drug offences7119
Public order and security offences12205
Justice procedures offences17290
Other offences15256
Total2093565

Dundas Valley Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 142

In Dundas Valley

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Dundas Valley vs NSW

Dundas Valley population: 5863

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1562864256770
Sexual offences1014650171179
Robbery217603422
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1440910239501
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 Valley crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault585
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences585
Domestic violence related assault9154
Non-domestic violence related assault585

Dundas Valley Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 49

In Dundas Valley

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Dundas Valley vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Dundas Valley vs NSW, Australia

Dundas Valley population: 5863

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft8618002814672204
Burglary/Break and Enter1724967290306
Arson337605146
Malicious damage to property1149136188602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft8136
Steal from motor vehicle23392
Steal from retail store234
Break and enter dwelling16273
Break and enter non-dwelling117

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Dundas Valley vs NSW

Drug Offences: Dundas Valley 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 possession63403210241667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences158411772

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 Valley vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct51732185212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences714664119179.54

Dundas Valley Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Dundas Valley vs NSW

Dundas Valley Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Dundas Valley in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Dundas Valley 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 Valley?

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 Valley is fraud.

What is the crime rate in Dundas Valley?

The overall crime rate in Dundas Valley, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3565 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 Valley a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Dundas Valley total crime rate in 2021 was 3565. This means it’s 64% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Dundas Valley has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Dundas Valley safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Dundas Valley

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 Police11
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault109
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault95
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault35
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences138
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery245
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping10
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment2214
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft68
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1423
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store02
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling116
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2438
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences48
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling716
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling211
Property and deception offencesArsonArson03
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property3111
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 cannabis04
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines01
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 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 offences01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass14
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences37
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences01
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences714
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order84
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions911
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer22
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