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Crime rate in Lake Heights, NSW, Australia, 2502

Suburb in Wollongong

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,105 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.63 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 138 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 33.62 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 35 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 47 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.53 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
11.45 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
74.85% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
49.04% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Lake Heights crime trends

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Lake Heights crime compared

Top crime types in Lake Heights:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Lake Heights there were 32 reported cases of Theft.

    32

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Lake Heights there were 20 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    20

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Lake Heights there were 16 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    16

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Lake Heights there were 15 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    15

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Lake Heights there were 14 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    14

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Lake Heights there were 12 reported cases of Deception.

    12

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Lake Heights there were 8 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    8

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Lake Heights there were 8 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    8

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Lake Heights there were 6 reported cases of Property damage.

    6

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Lake Heights there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Lake Heights there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Lake Heights there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Lake Heights there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Lake Heights there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Lake Heights there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Lake Heights

    1 in 117

    In 2024 in Lake Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 117

  • 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 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Lake Heights

    1 in 87

    In 2024 in Lake Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 87

  • 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 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lake Heights rank in crime?

Lake Heights suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Lake Heights a safe suburb?

Lake Heights suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Lake Heights?

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

What is the most reported crime in Lake Heights?

32 Theft cases were reported in Lake Heights in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Lake Heights?

Crime in Lake Heights has decreased by 5.48% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Lake Heights in 2024?

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

The data is based on annual 2024 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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