Lurnea Crime Index

54

(100 is safest)

Safer than 54% of most Australia suburbs

Lurnea Crime Map

Lurnea crime map

Lurnea Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Lurnea
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 492, up 7% from 458 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Lurnea is in the 49th percentile for safety, meaning 51% of NSW suburbs are safer than Lurnea and 49% of suburbs are more dangerous than Lurnea.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 4% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 18% (3 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 decreased by 46% (15 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 12% (15 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 19% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 23% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Lurnea: 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 Lurnea are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 54% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Lurnea are higher than approximately 51% 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 29 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 Lurnea’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 Lurnea. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Lurnea Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1393 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Lurnea was 1 in 71. 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 Lurnea is 1 in 52, with a rate of 1900 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.

Lurnea Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1401393
Property and deception offences1911900
Drug offences37368
Public order and security offences18179
Justice procedures offences58577
Other offences48477
Total4924894

Lurnea Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 71

In Lurnea

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Lurnea vs NSW

Lurnea population: 10053

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault7562864746770
Sexual offences2014650199179
Robbery117601022
Abduction and kidnapping1203103
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment4140910408501
Other offences against the person218832023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault990
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences11109
Domestic violence related assault53527
Non-domestic violence related assault22219

Lurnea Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 52

In Lurnea

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Lurnea vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Lurnea vs NSW, Australia

Lurnea population: 10053

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft11618002811542204
Burglary/Break and Enter1824967179306
Arson437604046
Malicious damage to property5349136527602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft19189
Steal from motor vehicle17169
Steal from retail store770
Break and enter dwelling17169
Break and enter non-dwelling110

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Lurnea vs NSW

Drug Offences: Lurnea 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 possession223403221941667
Drug dealing and trafficking56293507705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116101366
Other drug offences958419072

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: Lurnea vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct101732199212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences81466480179.54

Lurnea Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Lurnea vs NSW

Lurnea Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Lurnea in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Lurnea?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Lurnea is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Lurnea?

The overall crime rate in Lurnea, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4894 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 Lurnea a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Lurnea total crime rate in 2021 was 4894. This means it’s 49% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Lurnea has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Lurnea safe at night?

31% of crimes in Lurnea occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Lurnea at night.

Total Crime Stats of Lurnea

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 Police40
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault4853
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2622
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault89
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences949
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery4911
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping01
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment5241
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person32
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft1619
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle3317
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store27
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods47
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling2111
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud4949
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences66
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling3317
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling011
Property and deception offencesArsonArson04
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property4353
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis913
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines53
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs46
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis12
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines23
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis11
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences69
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass28
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent22
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences108
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences22
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1046
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order2227
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1325
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer55
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures11

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