La Perouse Crime Index

12

(100 is safest)

Safer than 12% of most Australia suburbs

La Perouse Crime Map

La Perouse crime map

La Perouse Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across La Perouse
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 192, up 92% from 100 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • La Perouse is in the 2nd percentile for safety, meaning 98% of NSW suburbs are safer than La Perouse and 2% of suburbs are more dangerous than La Perouse.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 125% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 300% (3 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 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 48% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 70% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in La Perouse: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, La Perouse is ranked safer than 12% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that La Perouse crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 98% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than La Perouse. As a result, La Perouse has low scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of La Perouse, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 11 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at La Perouse’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving La Perouse’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about La Perouse’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in La Perouse is 4121 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in La Perouse is 1 in 23. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in La Perouse is 1 in 22. This is equal to a rate of 4396 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here include 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.

La Perouse Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person154121
Property and deception offences164396
Drug offences41099
Public order and security offences51374
Justice procedures offences51374
Other offences14740385
Total19252747

La Perouse Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 23

In La Perouse

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in La Perouse vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: La Perouse vs NSW

La Perouse population: 364

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault9628642473770
Sexual offences4146501099179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment240910549501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault2549
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences2549
Domestic violence related assault61648
Non-domestic violence related assault2549

La Perouse Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 22

In La Perouse

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in La Perouse vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: La Perouse vs NSW, Australia

La Perouse population: 364

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1118002830222204
Burglary/Break and Enter124967275306
Arson1376027546
Malicious damage to property349136824602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle61648
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling1275

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in La Perouse vs NSW

Drug Offences: La Perouse 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 possession33403282441667
Drug dealing and trafficking162932757705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

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: La Perouse vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct217321549212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences314664824179.54

La Perouse Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in La Perouse vs NSW

La Perouse Crime FAQs

How many murders were in La Perouse in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in La Perouse?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in La Perouse is steal from motor vehicle.

What is the crime rate in La Perouse?

The overall crime rate in La Perouse, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 52747 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 La Perouse a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that La Perouse total crime rate in 2021 was 52747. This means it’s 2% safer than all NSW suburbs. So La Perouse has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is La Perouse safe at night?

41% of crimes in La Perouse occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in La Perouse at night.

Total Crime Stats of La Perouse

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 Police01
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault06
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault42
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault12
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery22
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment62
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle96
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person20
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud20
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences84
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling10
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling111
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property103
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis132
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs11
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences13
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences20
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences28147
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions43
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
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