Dunmore crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
57 recorded in this period, compared with 69 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Dunmore
Dunmore is a coastal and semi-rural locality in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, situated within the City of Shellharbour local government area and bearing the postcode 2529. Located approximately 100 kilometres south of Sydney, the area is geographically characterised by low-lying floodplains associated with the Minnamurra River, undulating pastoral land, and proximity to the Pacific Ocean coastline. Due to its largely rural zoning, industrial quarrying operations, and environmental conservation areas, Dunmore has a very small residential population, functioning primarily as a transitional buffer between the urban centres of Shellharbour and Kiama.
Local life and amenities in Dunmore are minimal, with the area lacking a traditional commercial hub or dense residential housing. The locality is traversed by the Princes Highway and the South Coast railway line, serving as a vital transport corridor linking the Illawarra to the Shoalhaven region. Economic activity in the area is largely defined by primary production, extractive industries such as sand and gravel quarrying, and local infrastructure rather than retail or entertainment. Residents rely on neighbouring suburbs like Albion Park, Shellharbour, and Kiama for comprehensive shopping, education, healthcare, and recreational services.
Historically, the land surrounding Dunmore was traditionally inhabited by the Wodi Wodi people, an Aboriginal language group of the Dharawal nation. Following European settlement in the early 19th century, the area was primarily utilized for agriculture, dairy farming, and timber-getting. The locality derives its name from the historic Dunmore House estate, established in the area by early pioneers. Over time, transport developments—particularly the opening of the railway and subsequent road upgrades—gradually integrated Dunmore into the broader regional transport network while preserving much of its rural and open landscape character.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 23 | 9 |
| Other theft | 7 | 7 |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 5 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 4 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 2 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 2 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Fraud | 1 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 4 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 3 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 318 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.