Lake Albert Crime Index

75

(100 is safest)

Safer than 75% of most Australia suburbs

Lake Albert Crime Map

Lake Albert crime map

Lake Albert Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Lake Albert
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 203, down 23% from 264 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Lake Albert is in the 68th percentile for safety, meaning 32% of NSW suburbs are safer than Lake Albert and 68% of suburbs are more dangerous than Lake Albert.
  • There was no change in the number of assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 14% (2 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 38% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 30% (21 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 56% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 12% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Lake Albert: 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, Lake Albert is ranked safer than 75% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Lake Albert crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 32% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Lake Albert. As a result, Lake Albert has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Lake Albert, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 43 (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 Lake Albert’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 Lake Albert’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Lake Albert’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 Lake Albert is 907 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 Lake Albert is 1 in 109. 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 Lake Albert is 1 in 72. This is equal to a rate of 1368 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.

Lake Albert Crime Rates by Offences Division

Lake Albert Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 109

In Lake Albert

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Lake Albert vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Lake Albert vs NSW

Lake Albert population: 6286

NSW population: 8058541

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

Lake Albert Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 72

In Lake Albert

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Lake Albert vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Lake Albert vs NSW, Australia

Lake Albert population: 6286

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Lake Albert vs NSW

Drug Offences: Lake Albert vs New South Wales

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: Lake Albert vs NSW

Lake Albert Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Lake Albert vs NSW

Lake Albert Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Lake Albert in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Lake Albert?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Lake Albert is intimidation, stalking and harassment.

What is the crime rate in Lake Albert?

The overall crime rate in Lake Albert, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3229 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 Lake Albert a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Lake Albert total crime rate in 2021 was 3229. This means it’s 68% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Lake Albert has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Lake Albert safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Lake Albert

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