Lorn Crime Index

63

(100 is safest)

Safer than 63% of most Australia suburbs

Lorn Crime Map

Lorn crime map

Lorn Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Lorn
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 46, up 39% from 33 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Lorn is in the 69th percentile for safety, meaning 31% of NSW suburbs are safer than Lorn and 69% of suburbs are more dangerous than Lorn.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 167% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 16% (3 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.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 150% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Lorn: 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 Lorn is safer than only 63% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Lorn’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

How does Lorn perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Lorn is greater than that of roughly 31% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Lorn, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 35 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 Lorn’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 Lorn. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Lorn.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Lorn is 408 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 244 if you reside in Lorn.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Lorn are 1 in 41, with a rate of 2381 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.

Lorn Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person6408
Property and deception offences352381
Drug offences168
Public order and security offences2136
Justice procedures offences00
Other offences2136
Total463129

Lorn Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 244

In Lorn

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Lorn vs NSW

Lorn population: 1470

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault362864204770
Sexual offences11465068179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment240910136501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault168
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault2136
Non-domestic violence related assault168

Lorn Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 41

In Lorn

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Lorn vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Lorn vs NSW, Australia

Lorn population: 1470

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft2218002814972204
Burglary/Break and Enter824967544306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property549136340602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft2136
Steal from motor vehicle2136
Steal from retail store168
Break and enter dwelling8544
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Lorn vs NSW

Drug Offences: Lorn 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 possession1340326841667
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: Lorn vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences214664136179.54

Lorn Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Lorn vs NSW

Lorn Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Lorn in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Lorn?

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

What is the crime rate in Lorn?

The overall crime rate in Lorn, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3129 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 Lorn a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Lorn total crime rate in 2021 was 3129. This means it’s 69% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Lorn has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Lorn safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Lorn

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 assault22
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences16
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery20
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 harassment12
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle82
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store01
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling57
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud26
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences24
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling18
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling210
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property25
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 cannabis20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines01
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 conductTrespass00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences12
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions10
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