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

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person682071
Property and deception offences1063229
Drug offences23701
Public order and security offences13396
Justice procedures offences421279
Other offences431310
Total2958986

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

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide172301
Assault3162864944770
Sexual offences514650152179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping1203303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2840910853501
Other offences against the person218836123

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.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder130
Sexual assault130
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences4122
Domestic violence related assault19579
Non-domestic violence related assault12366

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

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft5718002817362204
Burglary/Break and Enter1124967335306
Arson137603046
Malicious damage to property37491361127602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft6183
Steal from motor vehicle18548
Steal from retail store5152
Break and enter dwelling9274
Break and enter non-dwelling261

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Lake Illawarra vs NSW

Drug Offences: Lake Illawarra 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 possession183403254841667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116301366
Other drug offences358419172

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

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct617321183212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences714664213179.54

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

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder01
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police10
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1219
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1112
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault31
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences117
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery144
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping11
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment1928
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person02
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft116
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2018
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store45
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods93
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling68
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1417
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences80
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling159
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling912
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2337
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics50
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis3011
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines126
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs41
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 amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis11
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences113
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass52
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent02
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences117
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences13
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1340
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1623
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1917
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer21
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