Lilyfield Crime Index

44

(100 is safest)

Safer than 44% of most Australia suburbs

Lilyfield Crime Map

Lilyfield crime map

Lilyfield Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Lilyfield
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 545, up 11% from 493 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Lilyfield is in the 33rd percentile for safety, meaning 67% of NSW suburbs are safer than Lilyfield and 33% of suburbs are more dangerous than Lilyfield.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 27% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 10% (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 40% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 28% (43 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 33% (4 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.

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

How does Lilyfield perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Lilyfield is greater than that of roughly 67% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to moderate public safety scores.

As a resident of Lilyfield, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 24 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 Lilyfield’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 Lilyfield. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Lilyfield.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Lilyfield is 1254 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 79 if you reside in Lilyfield.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Lilyfield are 1 in 36, with a rate of 2690 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.

Lilyfield Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person961254
Property and deception offences2062690
Drug offences48627
Public order and security offences28366
Justice procedures offences61797
Other offences1061384
Total5457118

Lilyfield Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 79

In Lilyfield

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Lilyfield vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Lilyfield vs NSW

Lilyfield population: 7657

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault5662864731770
Sexual offences1114650144179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2940910379501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault791
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences452
Domestic violence related assault28366
Non-domestic violence related assault27353

Lilyfield Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 36

In Lilyfield

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Lilyfield vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Lilyfield vs NSW, Australia

Lilyfield population: 7657

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft11018002814372204
Burglary/Break and Enter1824967235306
Arson237602646
Malicious damage to property7649136993602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft8104
Steal from motor vehicle25326
Steal from retail store15196
Break and enter dwelling16209
Break and enter non-dwelling226

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Lilyfield vs NSW

Drug Offences: Lilyfield 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 possession413403253541667
Drug dealing and trafficking56293657705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116131366
Other drug offences158411372

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: Lilyfield vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct2017321261212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences814664104179.54

Lilyfield Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Lilyfield vs NSW

Lilyfield Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Lilyfield in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Lilyfield?

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

What is the crime rate in Lilyfield?

The overall crime rate in Lilyfield, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7118 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 Lilyfield a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Lilyfield total crime rate in 2021 was 7118. This means it’s 33% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Lilyfield has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Lilyfield safe at night?

39% of crimes in Lilyfield occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Lilyfield at night.

Total Crime Stats of Lilyfield

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 assault2528
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1827
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault17
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences931
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery394
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 harassment2629
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft128
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2725
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store2915
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods88
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling2814
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person31
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud3931
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences78
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling2216
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling812
Property and deception offencesArsonArson02
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property7676
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine41
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics21
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis1414
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines139
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs1315
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 amphetamines41
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs02
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences41
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass2115
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct33
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent31
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences118
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences315
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences13
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences2088
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1029
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1829
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer03
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures60

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