Lawrence, NSW, 2460 Crime Rate and Statistics

Lawrence Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 45, up 41% from 32 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Lawrence is in the 60th percentile for safety, meaning 40% of NSW suburbs are safer than Lawrence and 60% of suburbs are more dangerous than Lawrence.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (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 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 117% (7 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 300% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There was no change in the number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

Crime in Lawrence: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Lawrence’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 64% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 40% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Lawrence. Therefore, Lawrence’s public safety metrics are high.

How risky is that? Living in Lawrence comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 35 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Lawrence’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Lawrence.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Lawrence crime statistics shows that there are 946 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Lawrence are 1 in 105.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Lawrence, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 54, equivalent to a rate of 1806 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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.

Lawrence Crime Rates by Offences Division

Lawrence 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: Lawrence vs NSW

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

Lawrence 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: Lawrence vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Lawrence vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public Order and Security Offences: Lawrence vs NSW

Lawrence Crimes per Square KM

Lawrence Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Lawrence in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Lawrence?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Lawrence is steal from dwelling.

What is the crime rate in Lawrence?

The overall crime rate in Lawrence, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3869 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 Lawrence a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Lawrence total crime rate in 2021 was 3869. This means it’s 60% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Lawrence has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Lawrence safe at night?

40% of crimes in Lawrence occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Lawrence at night.

Total Crime Stats of Lawrence

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