Lavender Bay Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 44% of most Australia suburbs

Lavender Bay Crime Map

Lavender Bay crime map

Lavender Bay Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Lavender Bay
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 37, up 6% from 35 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Lavender Bay is in the 56th percentile for safety, meaning 44% of NSW suburbs are safer than Lavender Bay and 56% of suburbs are more dangerous than Lavender Bay.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (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 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 22% (2 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 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 14% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Lavender Bay: 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 Lavender Bay is safer than only 44% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Lavender Bay’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

How does Lavender Bay perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Lavender Bay is greater than that of roughly 44% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Lavender Bay, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 32 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 Lavender Bay’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 Lavender Bay. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Lavender Bay.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Lavender Bay is 794 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 125 if you reside in Lavender Bay.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Lavender Bay are 1 in 43, with a rate of 2268 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.

Lavender Bay Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person7794
Property and deception offences202268
Drug offences1113
Public order and security offences4454
Justice procedures offences4454
Other offences1113
Total374195

Lavender Bay Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 125

In Lavender Bay

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Lavender Bay vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Lavender Bay vs NSW

Lavender Bay population: 882

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault462864454770
Sexual offences214650227179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment0409100501
Other offences against the person1188311323

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault2227
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault4454
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Lavender Bay Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 43

In Lavender Bay

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Lavender Bay vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Lavender Bay vs NSW, Australia

Lavender Bay population: 882

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1118002812472204
Burglary/Break and Enter324967340306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property649136680602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft2227
Steal from motor vehicle2227
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling3340
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Lavender Bay vs NSW

Drug Offences: Lavender Bay 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 possession034032041667
Drug dealing and trafficking162931137705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

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: Lavender Bay vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct317321340212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences114664113179.54

Lavender Bay Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Lavender Bay vs NSW

Lavender Bay Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Lavender Bay in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Lavender Bay?

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

What is the crime rate in Lavender Bay?

The overall crime rate in Lavender Bay, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4195 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 Lavender Bay a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Lavender Bay total crime rate in 2021 was 4195. This means it’s 56% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Lavender Bay has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Lavender Bay safe at night?

46% of crimes in Lavender Bay occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Lavender Bay at night.

Total Crime Stats of Lavender Bay

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 Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault24
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault02
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences15
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery50
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 harassment10
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store10
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud55
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences20
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling03
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property76
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
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 offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass23
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 offences01
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences51
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order44
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
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

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