Dombarton crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Dombarton
Dombarton is a rural locality situated in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, within the City of Wollongong local government area (postcode 2530). Geographically, the area is characterised by steep terrain and dense native bushland, sitting along the Illawarra escarpment west of Wollongong. Due to its rugged landscape and the dominance of protected natural areas, Dombarton has a very small population and low housing density, functioning primarily as a rural-residential and conservation-oriented locality.
Owing to its sparse population and protected geography, Dombarton has minimal local commercial amenities or public infrastructure. Residents rely primarily on nearby suburbs such as Kembla Grange, Dapto, or central Wollongong for commercial services, education, healthcare, and transport links. The locality is traversed by major regional transport corridors, including the Picton Road, which connects the Illawarra to the Southern Highlands and Macarthur regions, though local access is largely defined by winding rural roads.
Historically, the broader region's development was tied to the expansion of transport links up the escarpment and the coal-mining and agricultural industries of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The escarpment passes through Dombarton historically served as vital corridors for connecting the coastal plain with the Southern Tablelands. Today, the heritage of the area is closely linked to the preservation of its natural environment, with much of the surrounding landscape remaining ecologically significant.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 130 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.