Break and enters are widespread in Dubbo, according to the latest hot spot data from the Bureau of Crime and Research Statistics.
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In the 12 months to September 2017 there were 705 break and enters to dwellings, which is 3.8 times the NSW average per 100,000 people, and another 218 to non-dwellings.
The BOCSAR hot spot maps show areas where certain crimes, such as break and enters, are centred. Areas are given a density rating of the specific crime from high to low, showing the frequency of the reported incident.
Across the Dubbo local government area, there are several locations which have been the target of multiple break and enters across the past 12 months.
Non-domestic violence assault is primarily seen in the central business district, according to the hot spot. There were 397 incidents of non-domestic violence assault in the LGA. There were also 78 incidents of sexual assault, which is not displayed on the map.
A large portion of domestic violence has also been recorded in Macquarie Street. However, there are hot spots of assault across the city.
Domestic violence related assault is twice as high as the NSW average with 380 incidents reported to police in the 12 months.
The hot spot map for steal from motor vehicle shows high levels of incidents across a large portion of central Dubbo, spreading across the Macquarie River into west, as well as into South Dubbo. Car parks also appear to be a target.
There were 651 thefts from motor vehicles in the year to September 2017, which is 2.5 times higher than the state average. There were also 218 motor vehicle thefts, which is also 2.5 higher than the average.
Malicious damage to property, which is 2.2 higher than the average at 911 reported incidents, is also widespread throughout the city.
Speaking on the statistics last month, Orana Mid-Western Police District commander Superintendent Peter McKenna said Dubbo’s crime levels had been above the state average for a number of years but the police force would continue to drive down crime.
Reducing the number of break and enters were a focus he had when taking the position, Superintendent McKenna said.
“People don’t want their homes broken into, especially not when they are home. It’s a really significant offence and has a real impact on people when houses are broken into like that,” he said.
Crime statistics for the LGA and the hot spot maps are released quarterly.