Suntop crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Suntop
Suntop is a rural locality situated within the Dubbo Regional Council area in New South Wales, holding the postcode 2820. Located southeast of the regional hub of Dubbo, the geography is characterized by undulating agricultural landscapes and grazing land typical of the Central West region. As a sparsely populated rural area, it possesses a low population density, with residents primarily engaged in primary production, including broadacre cropping and livestock farming.
The locality operates primarily as a peripheral agricultural zone, relying on nearby Dubbo for major infrastructure, commercial services, and administrative amenities. Local life is defined by the rhythms of the rural agricultural cycle, with access to community services facilitated through regional transport networks. Historically, the area was settled during the expansion of European pastoral activity in the 19th century, serving as a component of the broader development of the Macquarie Valley. While Suntop lacks a distinct urban village center, it retains its identity as a traditional farming community rooted in the pastoral heritage of the Dubbo hinterland.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 61 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.