Lucas Heights Crime Index
6
(100 is safest)
Safer than 6% of most Australia suburbs
Lucas Heights Crime Map

Lucas Heights Crime Statistics at a Glance
The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Lucas Heights.

- There was no change in the number of criminal incidents recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- Lucas Heights is in the 1st percentile for safety, meaning 99% of NSW suburbs are safer than Lucas Heights and 1% of suburbs are more dangerous than Lucas Heights.
- There were no assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- There were no sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- 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 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
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Crime in Lucas Heights: 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 Lucas Heights is safer than only 6% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Lucas Heights’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.
How does Lucas Heights perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Lucas Heights is greater than that of roughly 99% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to low public safety scores.
As a resident of Lucas Heights, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 6 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 Lucas Heights’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 Lucas Heights. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Lucas Heights.
AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Lucas Heights is 0 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 0 if you reside in Lucas Heights.
Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Lucas Heights are 1 in 6, with a rate of 14286 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.
Lucas Heights Crime Rates by Offences Division
Lucas Heights Crimes Against the Person
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person
0
In Lucas Heights
1 in 65
In NSW
Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes Against the Person: Lucas Heights vs NSW
Lucas Heights population: 7
NSW population: 8058541
Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Lucas Heights crime rates for the selected offences.
Lucas Heights Property and Deception Offences
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences
1 in 6
In Lucas Heights
1 in 30
In NSW
Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Property and Deception Offences: Lucas Heights vs NSW, Australia
Lucas Heights population: 7
NSW population: 8058541
An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Lucas Heights crime statistics for each offence type.
Drug Offences
Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug Offences: Lucas Heights vs New South Wales
Public Order and Security Offences
Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Public Order and Security Offences: Lucas Heights vs NSW
Lucas Heights Crimes per Square KM
Lucas Heights Crime FAQs
How many murders were in Lucas Heights in 2021?
According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Lucas Heights in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.
What’s the most common crime in Lucas Heights?
According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Lucas Heights is possession and/or use of other drugs.
What is the crime rate in Lucas Heights?
The overall crime rate in Lucas Heights, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 71429 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 Lucas Heights a safe place to live in?
NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Lucas Heights total crime rate in 2021 was 71429. This means it’s 1% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Lucas Heights has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.
Is Lucas Heights safe at night?
31% of crimes in Lucas Heights occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Lucas Heights at night.
Total Crime Stats of Lucas Heights
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
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