Dural Crime Index
77
(100 is safest)
Safer than 77% of most Australia suburbs
Dural Crime Map
Dural Crime Statistics at a Glance
The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Dural.
- The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 279, up 22% from 228 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
- Dural is in the 64th percentile for safety, meaning 36% of NSW suburbs are safer than Dural and 64% of suburbs are more dangerous than Dural.
- The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 14% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
- The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 8% (1 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 55% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- There was no change in the number of theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 43% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 5% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
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Crime in Dural: 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 Dural is safer than only 77% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Dural’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.
How does Dural perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Dural is greater than that of roughly 36% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.
As a resident of Dural, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 46 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 Dural’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 Dural. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Dural.
AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Dural is 683 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 Dural.
Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Dural are 1 in 68, with a rate of 1455 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.
Dural Crime Rates by Offences Division
Dural Crimes Against the Person
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person
1 in 145
In Dural
1 in 65
In NSW
Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes Against the Person: Dural vs NSW
Dural population: 7903
NSW population: 8058541
Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Dural crime rates for the selected offences.
Dural Property and Deception Offences
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences
1 in 68
In Dural (Hornsby)
1 in 30
In NSW
Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Property and Deception Offences: Dural vs NSW, Australia
Dural population: 7903
NSW population: 8058541
An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Dural crime statistics for each offence type.
Drug Offences
Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug Offences: Dural vs New South Wales
Public Order and Security Offences
Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Public Order and Security Offences: Dural vs NSW
Dural Crimes per Square KM
Dural Crime FAQs
How many murders were in Dural in 2021?
According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Dural in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.
What’s the most common crime in Dural?
According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Dural is fraud.
What is the crime rate in Dural?
The overall crime rate in Dural, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3530 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 Dural a safe place to live in?
NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Dural total crime rate in 2021 was 3530. This means it’s 64% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Dural has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.
Is Dural safe at night?
28% of crimes in Dural occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Dural at night.
Total Crime Stats of Dural
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
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