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Crime rate in Lismore, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 67/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 44,838 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1,308.11 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 4,981 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 111.09 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 829 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,619 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
18.49 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
36.11 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
83.5% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
57.95% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Lismore crime trends

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Lismore crime compared

Top crime types in Lismore:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Lismore there were 1,009 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1,009

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Lismore there were 798 reported cases of Theft.

    798

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Lismore there were 605 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    605

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Lismore there were 395 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    395

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Lismore there were 383 reported cases of Property damage.

    383

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Lismore there were 342 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    342

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Lismore there were 297 reported cases of Deception.

    297

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Lismore there were 252 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    252

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Lismore there were 196 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    196

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Lismore there were 165 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    165

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Lismore there were 156 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    156

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Lismore there were 90 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    90

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Lismore there were 78 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    78

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Lismore there were 53 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    53

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Lismore there were 52 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    52

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Lismore there were 43 reported cases of Arson.

    43

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Lismore there were 14 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    14

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Lismore there were 14 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    14

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Lismore there were 13 reported cases of Robbery.

    13

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Lismore there were 11 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    11

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Lismore there were 10 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    10

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in Lismore there were 3 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    3

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Lismore there were 2 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Lismore

    1 in 54

    In 2024 in Lismore your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 54

  • 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

  • Lismore

    1 in 28

    In 2024 in Lismore your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

  • 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 Lismore rank in crime?

Lismore lga is ranked 67/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Lismore a safe lga?

Lismore lga is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Lismore?

The top crime types in Lismore are Justice procedures offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Lismore?

1,009 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Lismore in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Lismore?

Crime in Lismore has increased by 7.03% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Lismore in 2024?

There were 3 Homicide and related offences cases in Lismore in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Lismore?

The least safe suburb in Lismore is Lismore (NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Lismore?

The safest suburb in Lismore is Bentley (NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Lismore crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Lismore by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Lismore (NSW), Howards Grass and South Lismore.


Suburbs in Lismore

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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