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Crime rate in Lane Cove, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 19/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 46,525 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 12.04 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,666 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 35.81 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 232 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 568 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.99 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
12.21 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
33.4% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
8.65% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Lane Cove crime trends

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Lane Cove crime compared

Top crime types in Lane Cove:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Lane Cove there were 372 reported cases of Theft.

    372

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Lane Cove there were 244 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    244

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Lane Cove there were 202 reported cases of Deception.

    202

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Lane Cove there were 164 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    164

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Lane Cove there were 107 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    107

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Lane Cove there were 100 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    100

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Lane Cove there were 95 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    95

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Lane Cove there were 94 reported cases of Property damage.

    94

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Lane Cove there were 63 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    63

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Lane Cove there were 63 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    63

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Lane Cove there were 60 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    60

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Lane Cove there were 31 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    31

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Lane Cove there were 17 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    17

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Lane Cove there were 14 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    14

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Lane Cove there were 9 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    9

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Lane Cove there were 8 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    8

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Lane Cove there were 8 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    8

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Lane Cove there were 5 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Lane Cove there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Lane Cove there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Lane Cove there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Lane Cove there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in Lane Cove there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Lane Cove

    1 in 201

    In 2024 in Lane Cove your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 201

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Lane Cove

    1 in 82

    In 2024 in Lane Cove your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 82

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lane Cove rank in crime?

Lane Cove lga is ranked 19/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Lane Cove a safe lga?

Lane Cove lga is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Lane Cove?

The top crime types in Lane Cove are Theft, Transport regulation offences, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Lane Cove?

372 Theft cases were reported in Lane Cove in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Lane Cove?

Crime in Lane Cove has increased by 8.18% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Lane Cove in 2024?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Lane Cove in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Lane Cove?

The least safe suburb in Lane Cove is St Leonards (NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Lane Cove?

The safest suburb in Lane Cove is Northwood (NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Lane Cove crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Lane Cove by crime crime rank and violent crimes are St Leonards (NSW), Linley Point and Riverview (NSW).


Suburbs in Lane Cove

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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