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Crime rate in Lismore, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 57/100

(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 4,605 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 102.70 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 848 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,457 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
18.91 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
32.49 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
73.64% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
57.34% 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 2025 in Lismore there were 853 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    853

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Lismore there were 791 reported cases of Theft.

    791

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Lismore there were 623 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    623

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Lismore there were 364 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    364

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Lismore there were 360 reported cases of Property damage.

    360

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Lismore there were 284 reported cases of Deception.

    284

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Lismore there were 252 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    252

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Lismore there were 251 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    251

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Lismore there were 180 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    180

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Lismore there were 153 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    153

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Lismore there were 118 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    118

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Lismore there were 79 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    79

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Lismore there were 76 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    76

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Lismore there were 54 reported cases of Arson.

    54

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Lismore there were 49 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    49

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Lismore there were 39 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    39

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Lismore there were 26 reported cases of Robbery.

    26

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Lismore there were 21 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    21

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Lismore there were 15 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    15

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Lismore there were 9 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    9

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Lismore there were 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Lismore there were 3 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    3

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Lismore there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Lismore

    1 in 53

    In 2025 in Lismore your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 53

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Lismore

    1 in 31

    In 2025 in Lismore your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 57/100 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?

853 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Lismore in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Lismore?

Crime in Lismore has decreased by 7.55% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Lismore in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Lismore in 2025.

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 Wyrallah, 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), Woodlawn and Nimbin.


Suburbs in Lismore

The data is based on annual 2025 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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