Lane Cove North, NSW, 2066 Crime Rate and Statistics

Lane Cove North Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Lane Cove North.

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 222, down 14% from 258 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Lane Cove North is in the 87th percentile for safety, meaning 13% of NSW suburbs are safer than Lane Cove North and 87% of suburbs are more dangerous than Lane Cove North.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 27% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 71% (5 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 52% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 23% (26 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 44% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 16% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Lane Cove North: 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, Lane Cove North is ranked safer than 89% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Lane Cove North crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

In NSW, only about 13% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Lane Cove North. As a result, Lane Cove North has very high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Lane Cove North, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 65 (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 Lane Cove North’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 Lane Cove North’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Lane Cove North’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 Lane Cove North is 332 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 Lane Cove North is 1 in 300. 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 Lane Cove North is 1 in 83. This is equal to a rate of 1191 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.

Lane Cove North Crime Rates by Offences Division

Lane Cove North Crimes Against the Person

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Lane Cove North vs NSW

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

Lane Cove North Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

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

Property and Deception Offences: Lane Cove North vs NSW, Australia

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Lane Cove North crime statistics for each offence type.

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Lane Cove North vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public Order and Security Offences: Lane Cove North vs NSW

Lane Cove North Crimes per Square KM

Lane Cove North Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Lane Cove North in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Lane Cove North?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Lane Cove North is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Lane Cove North?

The overall crime rate in Lane Cove North, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1888 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 Lane Cove North a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Lane Cove North total crime rate in 2021 was 1888. This means it’s 87% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Lane Cove North has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Lane Cove North safe at night?

40% of crimes in Lane Cove North occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Lane Cove North at night.

Total Crime Stats of Lane Cove North

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