Lord Howe Island Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 13% of most Australia suburbs

Lord Howe Island Crime Map

Lord Howe Island crime map

Lord Howe Island Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Lord Howe Island
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 41, up 215% from 13 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Lord Howe Island is in the 23rd percentile for safety, meaning 77% of NSW suburbs are safer than Lord Howe Island and 23% of suburbs are more dangerous than Lord Howe Island.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 1900% (19 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased 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 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 1000% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Lord Howe Island: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Lord Howe Island is ranked safer than 13% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Lord Howe Island crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 77% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Lord Howe Island. As a result, Lord Howe Island has low scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Lord Howe Island, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 11 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Lord Howe Island’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Lord Howe Island’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Lord Howe Island’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Lord Howe Island is 4966 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Lord Howe Island is 1 in 19. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Lord Howe Island is 1 in 31. This is equal to a rate of 3160 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here 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.

Lord Howe Island Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person224966
Property and deception offences143160
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences2451
Justice procedures offences00
Other offences3677
Total419255

Lord Howe Island Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 19

In Lord Howe Island

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Lord Howe Island vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Lord Howe Island vs NSW

Lord Howe Island population: 443

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault19628644289770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment340910677501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault184063
Non-domestic violence related assault1226

Lord Howe Island Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 31

In Lord Howe Island

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Lord Howe Island vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Lord Howe Island vs NSW, Australia

Lord Howe Island population: 443

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft31800286772204
Burglary/Break and Enter124967226306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property10491362257602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1226
Steal from motor vehicle1226
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling1226

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Lord Howe Island vs NSW

Drug Offences: Lord Howe Island 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 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: Lord Howe Island vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct117321226212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences114664226179.54

Lord Howe Island Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Lord Howe Island vs NSW

Lord Howe Island Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Lord Howe Island in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Lord Howe Island?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Lord Howe Island is domestic violence related assault.

What is the crime rate in Lord Howe Island?

The overall crime rate in Lord Howe Island, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 9255 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 Lord Howe Island a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Lord Howe Island total crime rate in 2021 was 9255. This means it’s 23% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Lord Howe Island has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Lord Howe Island safe at night?

0% of crimes in Lord Howe Island occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s no avialable data to walk alone in Lord Howe Island at night.

Total Crime Stats of Lord Howe Island

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 assault018
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences10
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery10
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion10
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment13
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud10
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences11
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling011
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property010
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 cannabis10
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 language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences11
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences10
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences13
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order00
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

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney