Lake Munmorah Crime Index

47

(100 is safest)

Safer than 47% of most Australia suburbs

Lake Munmorah Crime Map

Lake Munmorah crime map

Lake Munmorah Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Lake Munmorah
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 271, up 13% from 240 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Lake Munmorah is in the 45th percentile for safety, meaning 55% of NSW suburbs are safer than Lake Munmorah and 45% of suburbs are more dangerous than Lake Munmorah.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 6% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 8% (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 31% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 24% (20 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 80% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 5% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Lake Munmorah: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Lake Munmorah is safer than only 47% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Lake Munmorah’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

How does Lake Munmorah perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Lake Munmorah is greater than that of roughly 55% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to moderate public safety scores.

As a resident of Lake Munmorah, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 26 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Lake Munmorah’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Lake Munmorah. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Lake Munmorah.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Lake Munmorah is 1411 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 70 if you reside in Lake Munmorah.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Lake Munmorah are 1 in 43, with a rate of 2293 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis 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 Munmorah Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person721411
Property and deception offences1172293
Drug offences38745
Public order and security offences8157
Justice procedures offences14274
Other offences22431
Total2715311

Lake Munmorah Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 70

In Lake Munmorah

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Lake Munmorah vs NSW

Lake Munmorah population: 5103

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault3162864607770
Sexual offences1214650235179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2940910568501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault598
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences7137
Domestic violence related assault17333
Non-domestic violence related assault13255

Lake Munmorah Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 43

In Lake Munmorah

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Lake Munmorah vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Lake Munmorah vs NSW, Australia

Lake Munmorah population: 5103

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft6418002812542204
Burglary/Break and Enter924967176306
Arson237603946
Malicious damage to property4249136823602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft120
Steal from motor vehicle25490
Steal from retail store478
Break and enter dwelling478
Break and enter non-dwelling598

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Lake Munmorah vs NSW

Drug Offences: Lake Munmorah 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 possession93403217641667
Drug dealing and trafficking2762935297705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences258413972

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 Munmorah vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct41732178212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences41466478179.54

Lake Munmorah Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Lake Munmorah vs NSW

Lake Munmorah Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Lake Munmorah in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Lake Munmorah 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 Munmorah?

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 Munmorah is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Lake Munmorah?

The overall crime rate in Lake Munmorah, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5311 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 Munmorah a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Lake Munmorah total crime rate in 2021 was 5311. This means it’s 45% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Lake Munmorah has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Lake Munmorah safe at night?

35% of crimes in Lake Munmorah occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Lake Munmorah at night.

Total Crime Stats of Lake Munmorah

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 Police11
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1317
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1913
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault55
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences824
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery347
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 harassment2029
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft51
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle3025
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store74
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling34
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud3424
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences56
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling84
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling515
Property and deception offencesArsonArson32
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property4442
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis13
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines33
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs02
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics014
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines013
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences12
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass34
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences24
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences621
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order811
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions20
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer23
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures20

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