Forest Lodge Crime Index

54

(100 is safest)

Safer than 54% of most Australia suburbs

Forest Lodge Crime Map

Forest Lodge crime map

Forest Lodge Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Forest Lodge.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Forest Lodge
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 248, up 17% from 212 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Forest Lodge is in the 48th percentile for safety, meaning 52% of NSW suburbs are safer than Forest Lodge and 48% of suburbs are more dangerous than Forest Lodge.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 80% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 17% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 35% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 7% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 20% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 38% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Forest Lodge: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Forest Lodge are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 54% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Forest Lodge are higher than approximately 52% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has moderate scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 29 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Forest Lodge’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Forest Lodge. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Forest Lodge Crime rate for crimes against the person is 926 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Forest Lodge was 1 in 107. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Forest Lodge is 1 in 41, with a rate of 2356 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

Forest Lodge Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person46926
Property and deception offences1172356
Drug offences22443
Public order and security offences16322
Justice procedures offences19383
Other offences28564
Total2484994

Forest Lodge Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 107

In Forest Lodge

1 in 65

In NSW

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Forest Lodge vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Forest Lodge vs NSW

Forest Lodge population: 4966

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2762864544770
Sexual offences514650101179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1340910262501
Other offences against the person118832023

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Forest Lodge crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault360
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences240
Domestic violence related assault12242
Non-domestic violence related assault13262

Forest Lodge Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 41

In Forest Lodge

1 in 30

In NSW

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Forest Lodge vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Forest Lodge vs NSW, Australia

Forest Lodge population: 4966

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft8218002816512204
Burglary/Break and Enter1324967262306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property2249136443602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Forest Lodge crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft481
Steal from motor vehicle15302
Steal from retail store10201
Break and enter dwelling13262
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Forest Lodge vs NSW

Drug Offences: Forest Lodge vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession183403236241667
Drug dealing and trafficking26293407705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences258414072

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Forest Lodge vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1317321262212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences31466460179.54

Forest Lodge Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Forest Lodge vs NSW

Forest Lodge Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Forest Lodge in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Forest Lodge in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Forest Lodge?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Forest Lodge is fraud.

What is the crime rate in Forest Lodge?

The overall crime rate in Forest Lodge, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4994 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Forest Lodge a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Forest Lodge total crime rate in 2021 was 4994. This means it’s 48% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Forest Lodge has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Forest Lodge safe at night?

40% of crimes in Forest Lodge occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Forest Lodge at night.

Total Crime Stats of Forest Lodge

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police22
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault812
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault513
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault53
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences126
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery242
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion10
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment713
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person11
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft54
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle815
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store910
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods72
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1915
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2426
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences510
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1913
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1622
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine23
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics12
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis58
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines21
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy21
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs63
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine11
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines21
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences32
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass68
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent33
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences83
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences46
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences522
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order47
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions89
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer43
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

  • NSW Police public site
  • NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney