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Crime rate in Lake Cathie, NSW, Australia, 2445

Suburb in Port Macquarie-Hastings

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,296 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 19.20 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 192 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 44.69 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 24 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 75 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.59 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
17.46 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
70.77% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
59.89% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Lake Cathie crime trends

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Lake Cathie crime compared

Top crime types in Lake Cathie:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Lake Cathie there were 30 reported cases of Theft.

    30

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Lake Cathie there were 25 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    25

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Lake Cathie there were 24 reported cases of Deception.

    24

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Lake Cathie there were 20 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    20

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Lake Cathie there were 20 reported cases of Property damage.

    20

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Lake Cathie there were 14 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    14

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Lake Cathie there were 14 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    14

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Lake Cathie there were 10 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    10

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Lake Cathie there were 10 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    10

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Lake Cathie there were 9 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    9

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Lake Cathie there were 7 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    7

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Lake Cathie there were 4 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    4

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Lake Cathie there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Lake Cathie there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Lake Cathie there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Lake Cathie there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Lake Cathie

    1 in 179

    In 2024 in Lake Cathie your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 179

  • 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

  • Lake Cathie

    1 in 57

    In 2024 in Lake Cathie your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 57

  • 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 Lake Cathie rank in crime?

Lake Cathie suburb is ranked 11/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Lake Cathie a safe suburb?

Lake Cathie suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Lake Cathie?

The top crime types in Lake Cathie are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Lake Cathie?

30 Theft cases were reported in Lake Cathie in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Lake Cathie?

Crime in Lake Cathie has increased by 53.6% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Lake Cathie in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Lake Cathie in 2024.

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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