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Crime rate in Lake Illawarra, NSW, Australia, 2528

Suburb in Shellharbour

Crime Rank: 24/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    3,288

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    1.67 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    321

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    97.63

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    45

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    99

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    13.69

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    30.11

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    85.08%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    75.19%

    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 2023 in Lake Illawarra there were 46 reported cases of Theft.

    46

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Lake Illawarra there were 46 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    46

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Lake Illawarra there were 35 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    35

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Lake Illawarra there were 32 reported cases of Property damage.

    32

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Lake Illawarra there were 30 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    30

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Lake Illawarra there were 26 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    26

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Lake Illawarra there were 17 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    17

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Lake Illawarra there were 16 reported cases of Deception.

    16

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Lake Illawarra there were 15 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    15

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Lake Illawarra there were 13 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    13

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Lake Illawarra there were 12 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    12

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Lake Illawarra there were 12 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    12

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Lake Illawarra there were 6 reported cases of Arson.

    6

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Lake Illawarra there were 5 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Lake Illawarra there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Lake Illawarra there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Lake Illawarra there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Lake Illawarra there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Lake Illawarra there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Lake Illawarra

    1 in 73

    In 2023 in Lake Illawarra your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 73

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Lake Illawarra

    1 in 33

    In 2023 in Lake Illawarra your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 33

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lake Illawarra rank in crime?

Lake Illawarra suburb is ranked 24/100 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, Justice procedures offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Lake Illawarra?

46 Theft cases were reported in Lake Illawarra in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Lake Illawarra?

Crime in Lake Illawarra has increased by 0.31% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Lake Illawarra in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Lake Illawarra in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 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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