Lochinvar Crime Index

51

(100 is safest)

Safer than 51% of most Australia suburbs

Lochinvar Crime Map

Lochinvar crime map

Lochinvar Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Lochinvar
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 51, up 34% from 38 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Lochinvar is in the 52st percentile for safety, meaning 49% of NSW suburbs are safer than Lochinvar and 51% of suburbs are more dangerous than Lochinvar.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 17% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 150% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 56% (5 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 100% (1 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 Lochinvar: 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 Lochinvar’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 51% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 49% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Lochinvar. Therefore, Lochinvar’s public safety metrics are high.

How risky is that? Living in Lochinvar comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 28 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 Lochinvar’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 Lochinvar.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Lochinvar crime statistics shows that there are 1371 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 Lochinvar are 1 in 72.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Lochinvar, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 47, equivalent to a rate of 2102 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.

Lochinvar Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person151371
Property and deception offences232102
Drug offences191
Public order and security offences2183
Justice procedures offences2183
Other offences8731
Total514662

Lochinvar Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 72

In Lochinvar

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Lochinvar vs NSW

Lochinvar population: 1094

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault762864640770
Sexual offences514650457179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment340910274501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault3274
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences2183
Domestic violence related assault3274
Non-domestic violence related assault4366

Lochinvar Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 47

In Lochinvar

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Lochinvar vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Lochinvar vs NSW, Australia

Lochinvar population: 1094

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1418002812802204
Burglary/Break and Enter724967640306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property249136183602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft191
Steal from motor vehicle2183
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling2183
Break and enter non-dwelling5457

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Lochinvar vs NSW

Drug Offences: Lochinvar 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 possession1340329141667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
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: Lochinvar vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct11732191212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466491179.54

Lochinvar Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Lochinvar vs NSW

Lochinvar Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Lochinvar in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Lochinvar?

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

What is the crime rate in Lochinvar?

The overall crime rate in Lochinvar, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4662 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 Lochinvar a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Lochinvar total crime rate in 2021 was 4662. This means it’s 51% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Lochinvar has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Lochinvar safe at night?

34% of crimes in Lochinvar occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Lochinvar at night.

Total Crime Stats of Lochinvar

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 assault03
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault64
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault23
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences02
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery32
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 harassment33
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling46
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud32
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences22
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling62
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling115
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property22
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 cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
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 cocaine00
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 conductTrespass01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
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 offences11
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences57
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions11
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

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney