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Crime rate in Lake Illawarra, NSW, Australia, 2528

Suburb in Shellharbour

Crime Rank: 17/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,288 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.67 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 196 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 59.61 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 41 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 68 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.47 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
20.68 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
85.67% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
64.45% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Lake Illawarra crime trends

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Lake Illawarra crime compared

Top crime types in Lake Illawarra:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Lake Illawarra there were 35 reported cases of Theft.

    35

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Lake Illawarra there were 30 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    30

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Lake Illawarra there were 22 reported cases of Deception.

    22

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Lake Illawarra there were 19 reported cases of Property damage.

    19

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Lake Illawarra there were 18 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    18

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Lake Illawarra there were 17 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    17

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Lake Illawarra there were 11 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    11

  • Drug use and possession

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

    10

  • Sexual offences

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

    9

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Lake Illawarra there were 9 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    9

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Lake Illawarra there were 6 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    6

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Lake Illawarra there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Lake Illawarra there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Lake Illawarra there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Lake Illawarra there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Robbery

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Lake Illawarra

    1 in 80

    In 2024 in Lake Illawarra your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 80

  • 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 Illawarra

    1 in 48

    In 2024 in Lake Illawarra your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 48

  • 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 Illawarra rank in crime?

Lake Illawarra suburb is ranked 17/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Lake Illawarra a safe suburb?

Lake Illawarra suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Lake Illawarra?

The top crime types in Lake Illawarra are Theft, Assault and related offences, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Lake Illawarra?

35 Theft cases were reported in Lake Illawarra in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Lake Illawarra?

Crime in Lake Illawarra has decreased by 38.94% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Lake Illawarra in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Lake Illawarra 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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