Lorne Crime Index

23

(100 is safest)

Safer than 23% of most Australia suburbs

Lorne Crime Map

Lorne crime map

Lorne Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Lorne
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 15, up 114% from 7 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Lorne is in the 44th percentile for safety, meaning 56% of NSW suburbs are safer than Lorne and 44% of suburbs are more dangerous than Lorne.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 20% (1 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 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Lorne: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Lorne are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 23% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Lorne are higher than approximately 56% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has moderate scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 2 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Lorne’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Lorne. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Lorne Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1786 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Lorne was 1 in 55. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Lorne is 1 in 39, with a rate of 2500 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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.

Lorne Crime Rates by Offences Division

Lorne Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 55

In Lorne

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Lorne vs NSW

Lorne population: 280

NSW population: 8058541

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

Lorne Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 39

In Lorne

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Lorne vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Lorne vs NSW, Australia

Lorne population: 280

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Lorne vs NSW

Drug Offences: Lorne vs New South Wales

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: Lorne vs NSW

Lorne Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Lorne vs NSW

Lorne Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Lorne in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Lorne?

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

What is the crime rate in Lorne?

The overall crime rate in Lorne, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5357 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 Lorne a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Lorne total crime rate in 2021 was 5357. This means it’s 44% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Lorne has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Lorne safe at night?

43% of crimes in Lorne occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Lorne at night.

Total Crime Stats of Lorne

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