Lismore Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 2% of most Australia suburbs

Lismore Crime Map

Lismore crime map

Lismore Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Lismore
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 1812, up 25% from 1448 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Lismore is in the 2nd percentile for safety, meaning 98% of NSW suburbs are safer than Lismore and 2% of suburbs are more dangerous than Lismore.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 38% (57 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 12% (6 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 3% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 1% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 53% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 19% (24 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Lismore: 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 Lismore’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 2% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 98% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Lismore. Therefore, Lismore’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Lismore comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 3 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 Lismore’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 Lismore.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Lismore crime statistics shows that there are 10454 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 Lismore are 1 in 9.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Lismore, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 6, equivalent to a rate of 13783 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.

Lismore Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person38010454
Property and deception offences50113783
Drug offences1464017
Public order and security offences1032834
Justice procedures offences56115433
Other offences1213329
Total181249849

Lismore Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 9

In Lismore

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Lismore vs NSW

Lismore population: 3635

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault207628645695770
Sexual offences43146501183179
Robbery9176024822
Abduction and kidnapping2203553
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment112409103081501
Other offences against the person7188319323

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault28770
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences15413
Domestic violence related assault541486
Non-domestic violence related assault1303576

Lismore Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 6

In Lismore

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Lismore vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Lismore vs NSW, Australia

Lismore population: 3635

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft30918002885012204
Burglary/Break and Enter3524967963306
Arson6376016546
Malicious damage to property151491364154602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft23633
Steal from motor vehicle29798
Steal from retail store691898
Break and enter dwelling14385
Break and enter non-dwelling21578

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Lismore vs NSW

Drug Offences: Lismore 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 possession8934032244841667
Drug dealing and trafficking3362939087705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences24584166072

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: Lismore vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct67173211843212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences3614664990179.54

Lismore Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Lismore vs NSW

Lismore Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Lismore in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Lismore?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Lismore is breach bail conditions.

What is the crime rate in Lismore?

The overall crime rate in Lismore, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 49849 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 Lismore a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Lismore total crime rate in 2021 was 49849. This means it’s 2% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Lismore has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Lismore safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Lismore

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 Police1123
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault4654
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault93130
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault2528
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences2480
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery8115
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping02
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment103112
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person27
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft1523
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle3829
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store6969
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods1213
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling2726
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person86
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud8180
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences6263
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling2114
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling13121
Property and deception offencesArsonArson66
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property127151
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine05
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics42
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis6160
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines1910
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy60
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs912
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics031
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines42
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy10
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 offences2724
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass1517
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct3222
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language1822
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent96
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences4936
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences1513
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences04
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences20
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences41104
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody14
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order3366
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions254429
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear411
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer2840
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures2311

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