Lake Illawarra Crime Index

29

(100 is safest)

Safer than 29% of most Australia suburbs

Lake Illawarra Crime Map

Lake Illawarra crime map

Lake Illawarra Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Lake Illawarra
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 295, down 3% from 303 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Lake Illawarra is in the 24th percentile for safety, meaning 76% of NSW suburbs are safer than Lake Illawarra and 24% of suburbs are more dangerous than Lake Illawarra.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 29% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 54% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 22% (16 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 46% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 61% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Lake Illawarra: 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 Illawarra is ranked safer than 29% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Lake Illawarra crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

In NSW, only about 76% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Lake Illawarra. As a result, Lake Illawarra has low scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Lake Illawarra, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 18 (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 Illawarra’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 Illawarra’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Lake Illawarra’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 Illawarra is 2071 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 Illawarra is 1 in 47. 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 Illawarra is 1 in 30. This is equal to a rate of 3229 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 Illawarra Crime Rates by Offences Division

Lake Illawarra Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 47

In Lake Illawarra

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Lake Illawarra vs NSW

Lake Illawarra population: 3283

NSW population: 8058541

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

Lake Illawarra Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 30

In Lake Illawarra

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Lake Illawarra vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Lake Illawarra vs NSW, Australia

Lake Illawarra population: 3283

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Lake Illawarra vs NSW

Drug Offences: Lake Illawarra 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 Illawarra vs NSW

Lake Illawarra Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Lake Illawarra vs NSW

Lake Illawarra Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Lake Illawarra in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 1 murders in Lake Illawarra in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 1.

What’s the most common crime in Lake Illawarra?

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 Illawarra is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Lake Illawarra?

The overall crime rate in Lake Illawarra, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 8986 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 Illawarra a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Lake Illawarra total crime rate in 2021 was 8986. This means it’s 24% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Lake Illawarra has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Lake Illawarra safe at night?

39% of crimes in Lake Illawarra occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Lake Illawarra at night.

Total Crime Stats of Lake Illawarra

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