Dum Dum crime statistics

About Dum Dum

Dum Dum is a rural locality situated in the Tweed Shire of northern New South Wales, within the 2484 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating terrain, agricultural lands, and pockets of native bushland characteristic of the Northern Rivers region. Due to its rural classification, Dum Dum has a very low population density, with residents primarily residing on acreage properties and working in surrounding agricultural or regional hubs.

Local life in Dum Dum is quiet and community-oriented, relying heavily on neighboring towns like Murwillumbah for commercial services, healthcare, and educational facilities. The local economy is traditionally rooted in primary industries, including agriculture and livestock grazing. Infrastructure within the locality is sparse, consisting mainly of rural residential roads that connect to the wider Tweed Shire transport network.

The history of Dum Dum is closely tied to the broader European settlement and agricultural development of the Tweed Valley in the 19th and early 20th centuries, which initially focused on timber getting, dairy farming, and sugarcane production. The area holds significance for the traditional custodians of the land, the Bundjalung nation, who maintain a deep cultural connection to the region. Today, Dum Dum remains largely unaltered by intensive urban development, preserving its rural character.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · SAL 11307
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections