Crime Rates for Dover Heights, NSW
⇌ Compare Dover Heights with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Dover Heights (2030) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 66 reported incidents, equal to 1,632 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Dover Heights, NSW in 2021 was 4,044. In the last 10 years, Dover Heights, NSW's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 237.9 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 89.9 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 505.5 people. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.
Most Common Crimes in Dover Heights for 2026: Theft (19), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (12), Disorderly conduct (9).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 75 | 78 | 86 | 69 | 73 | 75 | 125 | 85 | 143 | 110 | 66 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 6 | 5 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Assault | 6 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 3 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 |
| Drug offences | 3 | 11 | 5 | 16 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 17 | 8 | 12 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 12 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 6 |
| Other offences | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Theft | 37 | 33 | 46 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 53 | 34 | 61 | 45 | 19 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Dover Heights, NSW recorded 66 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 415 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 17 | -82.35% (17) |
| Criminal intent | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Offensive conduct | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 6 | 1 | 500.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 12 | 8 | 50.00% (8) |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Malicious damage to property | 6 | 15 | -60.00% (15) |
| Other offences | 5 | 2 | 150.00% (2) |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 8 | -100.00% (8) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 16 | -87.50% (16) |
| Fraud | 9 | 13 | -30.77% (13) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Other theft | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 2 | 100.00% (2) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 6 | -66.67% (6) |
| Steal from person | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Mar 2026), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as incidents per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported incidents and population data from the last census (2021). As population numbers may have changed since 2021, the calculated rates may not accurately reflect current population levels or the current situation in each area (suburb, LGA, and state). Therefore, the rates should be used as an indicator rather than a definitive measure of whether a suburb is safe or unsafe.
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FAQ About Crime in Dover Heights, NSW
How common is car theft in the Dover Heights, NSW?
There were 3 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 121.7 day.
Is Dover Heights, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Dover Heights, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 1,632 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Mar 2026 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Dover Heights, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Dover Heights, NSW was Theft with 19 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Dover Heights, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 12% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Dover Heights, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 19 incident against persons in Dover Heights, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Dover Heights, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 25 property crime incident in Dover Heights, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Dover Heights, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Dover Heights, NSW recorded 1 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Dover Heights (2021)
Dover Heights is a quiet suburb with around 4044 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 54.3% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3 people. The median household weekly income is $3877, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.3%. While 55.9% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Dover Heights
If you’re considering living near Dover Heights , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Bellevue Hill - 192 incidents (0.01813 per 100,000 people)
- Vaucluse - 224 incidents (0.02355 per 100,000 people)
- North Bondi - 324 incidents (0.03488 per 100,000 people)
- Tamarama - 53 incidents (0.03586 per 100,000 people)
- Rose Bay - 360 incidents (0.03632 per 100,000 people)
- Point Piper - 49 incidents (0.03673 per 100,000 people)
- Bondi - 530 incidents (0.05091 per 100,000 people)
- Bondi Beach - 1140 incidents (0.09902 per 100,000 people)
- Watsons Bay - 88 incidents (0.09966 per 100,000 people)
*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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