Dover Heights crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
85 recorded in this period, compared with 80 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Dover Heights
Dover Heights is an affluent residential suburb located 7 kilometres east of the Sydney central business district, within the Waverley Council local government area and the 2030 postcode. Perched on coastal sandstone cliffs overlooking the Tasman Sea, the suburb shares its northern and eastern boundaries with the Pacific Ocean, offering prominent vantage points such as Rodney Reserve. Demographically, it is characterised by a high-income population, with a notable proportion of Jewish residents and a diverse multicultural community residing in a mix of contemporary residences, luxury apartments, and mid-century homes.
Local life in Dover Heights is primarily residential and quiet, centred around suburban streetscapes rather than a major commercial hub. Residents access retail, dining, and professional services in neighbouring suburbs such as Bondi, Rose Bay, and Vaucluse. The suburb features several local parks, clifftop walking paths, and recreational spaces. Public transport is serviced by state transit bus routes that connect the area directly to Bondi Junction and the Sydney CBD.
Historically, the area was part of the traditional lands of the Gadigal and Bidjigal people before European settlement. The suburb's modern development accelerated during the mid-20th century, transitioning from open agricultural and estate land into a densely settled residential area. During World War II, parts of the clifftops were utilized for military defense purposes, including the construction of coastal batteries and observation posts, remnants of which have since been repurposed or removed as the suburb evolved into one of Sydney's premier residential enclaves.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 14 | 9 |
| Malicious damage to property | 8 | 6 |
| Fraud | 7 | 15 |
| Other offences | 7 | 4 |
| Trespass | 7 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 3 |
| Liquor offences | 5 | 3 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 5 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 4 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 2 |
| Offensive conduct | 2 | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 2 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,044 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.