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Crime rate in Lake Heights, NSW, Australia, 2502

Suburb in Wollongong

Crime Rank: 11/100

(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 160 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 38.98 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 32 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
7.80 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
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
72.51% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
49.52% 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 2025 in Lake Heights there were 29 reported cases of Theft.

    29

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Lake Heights there were 25 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    25

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Lake Heights there were 24 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    24

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Lake Heights there were 22 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    22

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Lake Heights there were 11 reported cases of Property damage.

    11

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Lake Heights there were 11 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    11

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Lake Heights there were 10 reported cases of Deception.

    10

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Lake Heights there were 8 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    8

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Lake Heights there were 6 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    6

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Lake Heights there were 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    4

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Lake Heights there were 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Lake Heights there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Lake Heights there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Lake Heights there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Lake Heights there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Lake Heights there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Lake Heights

    1 in 128

    In 2025 in Lake Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 128

  • 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

  • Lake Heights

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Lake Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 87

  • 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 Lake Heights rank in crime?

Lake Heights suburb is ranked 11/100 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 is a relatively 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, Justice procedures offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Lake Heights?

29 Theft cases were reported in Lake Heights in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Lake Heights?

Crime in Lake Heights has increased by 15.94% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Lake Heights in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Lake Heights in 2025.

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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