According to Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), Dongara crime rate for the year ending December 2022 was 10571 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 3% decrease from the previous year.

Dongara Crime Index

70

(100 is safest)

Safer than 70% of most Australia suburbs

Dongara Crime Map

Dongara crime map

Is Dongara Safe?

Dongara has high safety metrics. Crime rates in Dongara are below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia. Dongara is safer than 70% of all Australian suburbs and than 56% of Western Australia suburbs. However, dug ofences is a common offence in Dongara.

Dongara Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Dongara increased or decreased in the past 5 years? The chart below shows the 60-month historical trend of the number of offences that occurred in Dongara.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Dongara
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by Western Australia Police Force in the year 2022 was 148, down 3% from 152 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Dongara is in the 56th percentile for safety, meaning 44% of Western Australia suburbs are safer than Dongara and 56% of suburbs are more dangerous than Dongara.
  • Common crime: dug ofences.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 6% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2022 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2022 increased by 300% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of stealing offences recorded in 2022 increased by 43% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2022 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
  • There was no change in the number of property damage offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.

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Crime in Dongara: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), Dongara is ranked safer than 70% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Dongara crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

In Western Australia, only about 44% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Dongara. As a result, Dongara has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Dongara, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 28 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while Western Australia average’s is 1 in 13.

Let’s take a closer look at Dongara’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Dongara’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Dongara’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that the against-the-person crime rate in Dongara is 1786 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the Western Australia average rate is 2158. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person (violent crime) in Dongara is 1 in 55. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, deprivation of liberty, and threatening behaviour.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime, if you live in Dongara, is 1 in 57. This is equal to a rate of 1714 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 4822 per 100,000 residents for Western Australia state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here include stealing, stealing of motor vehicles, burglary, arson, and property damage.

Dongara Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Offences against the person251786
Offences against Property241714
Other Offences997071
Total14810571

Dongara Crimes Against the Person

These are violent crimes against people whether these are family violence or non-family violence. Basically, if someone does something to hurt or scare another person, it’s considered a crime against the person. This includes:

  • Assault and related offences: There are different types of assault, like serious assault, which is when someone causes severe injuries as a result of a physical attack, and assault on police, emergency services, or other authorised officers, which is when someone attacks a cop or a paramedic or someone doing their job. There’s also common assault, which is like when someone threatens to punch you or makes you feel scared for your safety.
  • Robbery: There are two types of robbery or mugging: aggravated and non-aggravated. Aggravated robbery is when someone uses a weapon like a knife or a firearm (armed robbery) or causes serious harm to the victim during the robbery, like hitting them with a bat or a gun. Non-aggravated robbery is when someone doesn’t use a weapon or cause serious harm during the robbery but still uses force or the threat of force to take something from the victim.
  • Deprivation of Liberty: This offence typically involves unlawfully detaining or confining another person against their will. The essence of this offence is the intentional restriction of a person’s freedom of movement without lawful excuse or their consent.
  • Threatening behaviour: This represents harassing or threatening someone based on their race, skin colour, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or disability, in what’s known as hate crimes. It also includes insulting someone, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking.

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

1 in 55

In Dongara

1 in 45

In Western Australia

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

Crimes Against the Person: Dongara vs Western Australia

Dongara population: 1400

Western Australia population: 2660026

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide08503
Assault154075810711532
Sexual offences36342214238
Robbery115077157
Deprivation of Liberty025209
Threatening Behaviour68463429318

Dongara Against Property offences

These are crimes related to stealing or damaging property or deceiving someone for personal gain. Property crimes include:

  • Stealing: It can be committed in various forms such as shoplifting, stealing from a person’s home, or taking a vehicle without permission. Other examples include stealing a bicycle, snatching a purse, or taking items from an unattended bag.
  • Burglary (unlawful entry): Aggravated and non-aggravated burglaries are examples of burglary. Aggravated burglary involves the use of weapons, threats, or violence during the break-in, while non-aggravated burglary does not involve such factors.
  • Arson: Arson is a criminal act of intentionally setting fire to a property, building, or forest (bushfire)  without lawful or justifiable reason.
  • Property damage: This refers to intentional or accidental harm caused to someone else’s property, such as vandalism, or graffiti.

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Against Property offences

1 in 57

In Dongara

1 in 20

In Western Australia

Crimes Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Dongara vs WA

Against Property offences: Dongara vs Western Australia

Dongara population: 1400

Western Australia population: 2660026

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Stealing10720117142707
Stealing of Motor Vehicles063910240
Burglary/Break and enter322051214829
Arson295614336
Property Damage9268566431010

Other Offences

The category of other offences encompasses a range of unlawful activities such as drug-related violations, graffiti vandalism, various forms of fraud and related deceptive practices, as well as contraventions of Violence Restraining Orders. These offences, while distinct in nature, all fall under the broader umbrella of criminal activities that are subject to legal penalties.

Other Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Rate of Other offences in Dongara vs WA

Other Offences: Dongara vs Western Australia

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Drug Offences18206511286776
Graffiti02017076
Fraud & Related Offences4312292861174
Breach of Violence Restraint Order312556214472

Dongara Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Dongara vs WA

How many murders in Dongara in 2022?

According to Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), there were 0 homicides in Dongara in 2022. It’s important to note that this figure includes all homicides, not just murders.

What’s the most common crime in Dongara?

According to the latest available data from Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), the most common type of crime in Dongara is dug ofences.

What is the crime rate in Dongara?

The overall crime rate in Dongara, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 10571 in the year ending December 2022.

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 Dongara a safe place to live in?

Dongara is safer than 70% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia. Compared to Western Australia suburbs, Dongara is safer than 56% of other suburbs in the state which are considered high safety scores in Western Australia.

Total Crime Stats of Dongara

DivisionSubdivisionYear (2021)Year (2022)
Against The PersonHomicide00
Against The PersonSexual Offences13
Against The PersonAssault (Family)710
Against The PersonAssault (Non-Family)95
Against The PersonThreatening Behaviour (Family)04
Against The PersonThreatening Behaviour (Non-Family)12
Against The PersonDeprivation of Liberty00
Against The PersonRobbery01
Aganst PropertyDwelling Burglary02
Aganst PropertyNon-Dwelling Burglary01
Aganst PropertyStealing of Motor Vehicle00
Aganst PropertyStealing710
Aganst PropertyProperty Damage99
Aganst PropertyArson12
Other OffencesDrug Offences3418
Other OffencesGraffiti00
Other OffencesFraud & Related Offences34
Other OffencesBreach of Violence Restraint Order43

Note: This article doesn’t have detailed data for family violence, victims, female offenders, reoffending, stalking, and youth crime. For more information about these topics, check our resources page.

References

  • Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL)
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Perth