North Lismore Crime Index

12

(100 is safest)

Safer than 12% of most Australia suburbs

North Lismore Crime Map

North Lismore crime map

North Lismore Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across North Lismore
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 94, up 7% from 88 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • North Lismore is in the 15th percentile for safety, meaning 85% of NSW suburbs are safer than North Lismore and 15% of suburbs are more dangerous than North Lismore.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 9% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 33% (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 decreased by 50% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 13% (2 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 500% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 63% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in North Lismore: 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 North Lismore are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 12% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in North Lismore are higher than approximately 85% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has low scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 11 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 North Lismore’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 North Lismore. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

North Lismore Crime rate for crimes against the person is 4679 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in North Lismore was 1 in 20. 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 North Lismore is 1 in 25, with a rate of 3877 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.

North Lismore Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person354679
Property and deception offences293877
Drug offences111471
Public order and security offences3401
Justice procedures offences101337
Other offences6802
Total9412567

North Lismore Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 20

In North Lismore

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in North Lismore vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: North Lismore vs NSW

North Lismore population: 748

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault12628641604770
Sexual offences414650535179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment18409102406501
Other offences against the person1188313423

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1134
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences3401
Domestic violence related assault6802
Non-domestic violence related assault5668

North Lismore Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 25

In North Lismore

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in North Lismore vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: North Lismore vs NSW, Australia

North Lismore population: 748

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1418002818722204
Burglary/Break and Enter224967267306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property13491361738602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft5668
Steal from motor vehicle1134
Steal from retail store1134
Break and enter dwelling2267
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in North Lismore vs NSW

Drug Offences: North Lismore 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 possession934032120341667
Drug dealing and trafficking162931347705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs111161341366
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: North Lismore vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct317321401212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

North Lismore Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in North Lismore vs NSW

North Lismore Crime FAQs

How many murders were in North Lismore in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in North Lismore?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in North Lismore is intimidation, stalking and harassment.

What is the crime rate in North Lismore?

The overall crime rate in North Lismore, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 12567 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 North Lismore a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that North Lismore total crime rate in 2021 was 12567. This means it’s 15% safer than all NSW suburbs. So North Lismore has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is North Lismore safe at night?

39% of crimes in North Lismore occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in North Lismore at night.

Total Crime Stats of North Lismore

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 Police11
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault36
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault75
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences33
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery33
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 harassment418
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft05
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle51
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store11
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling42
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud33
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences12
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling22
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling210
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property813
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis138
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 drugs20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
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 cannabis11
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences70
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass22
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences30
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences23
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences53
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order24
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions35
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer01
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