Crime Rates for Lane Cove North, NSW
⇌ Compare Lane Cove North with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Lane Cove North (2066) crime rate for the Year ending Dec 2025 was calculated from 246 reported incidents, equal to 2,090 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Lane Cove North, NSW in 2021 was 11,773. In the last 10 years, Lane Cove North, NSW's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 490.5 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 85.9 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 490.5 people. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.
Most Common Crimes in Lane Cove North for 2025: Theft (105), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (35), Assault (27).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 248 | 236 | 267 | 279 | 315 | 258 | 220 | 320 | 255 | 282 | 246 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 9 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 20 | 14 | 10 | 32 | 33 | 18 | 15 |
| Arson | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Assault | 25 | 29 | 22 | 33 | 22 | 26 | 18 | 40 | 27 | 23 | 27 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 9 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 23 | 10 |
| Drug offences | 17 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 2 | 18 | 12 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 16 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 14 | 24 | 35 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 28 | 24 | 30 | 37 | 37 | 32 | 37 | 34 | 18 | 17 | 25 |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Robbery | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 11 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 7 |
| Theft | 126 | 140 | 175 | 142 | 185 | 142 | 100 | 145 | 136 | 137 | 105 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
In 2025, Lane Cove North, NSW recorded 246 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 1533 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 9 | 6 | 50.00% (6) |
| Breach bail conditions | 6 | 10 | -40.00% (10) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Arson | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 15 | 11 | 36.36% (11) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 12 | 12 | 0.00% (12) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Criminal intent | 3 | 7 | -57.14% (7) |
| Trespass | 7 | 16 | -56.25% (16) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Other drug offences | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 0 | 4 | -100.00% (4) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 5 | -80.00% (5) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 35 | 24 | 45.83% (24) |
| Malicious damage to property | 25 | 17 | 47.06% (17) |
| Other offences | 1 | 5 | -80.00% (5) |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 4 | 0.00% (4) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 6 | -50.00% (6) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 13 | 22 | -40.91% (22) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 5 | 2 | 150.00% (2) |
| Fraud | 23 | 34 | -32.35% (34) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 5 | -40.00% (5) |
| Other theft | 9 | 10 | -10.00% (10) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 5 | 13 | -61.54% (13) |
| Steal from dwelling | 24 | 28 | -14.29% (28) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 23 | 21 | 9.52% (21) |
| Steal from retail store | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Dec 2025), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as incidents per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported incidents and population data from the last census (2021). Rates may appear higher or lower than current reality depending on population changes, so it is difficult to declare any suburb completely safe or unsafe.
How safe do you feel in Lane Cove North, NSW?
Based on community voting, safety perceptions in Lane Cove North, NSW are mixed, with both positive and negative views reported. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Lane Cove North, NSW
How common is car theft in the Lane Cove North, NSW?
There were 5 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Dec 2025, averaging 1 incident every 73 day.
Is Lane Cove North, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Lane Cove North, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 2,090 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Dec 2025 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Lane Cove North, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Lane Cove North, NSW was Theft with 105 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Lane Cove North, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Lane Cove North, NSW have increased by 12% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Lane Cove North, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 72 incident against persons in Lane Cove North, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Lane Cove North, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 132 property crime incident in Lane Cove North, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Lane Cove North, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, Lane Cove North, NSW recorded 12 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Lane Cove North (2021)
Lane Cove North is a vibrant suburb with 11773 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 46.7% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.3 people. The median household weekly income is $2386, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.9%. While 52.9% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Lane Cove North
If you’re considering living near Lane Cove North , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Riverview - 29 incidents (0.00921 per 100,000 people)
- Chatswood West - 25 incidents (0.01644 per 100,000 people)
- Longueville - 41 incidents (0.01938 per 100,000 people)
- Lindfield - 230 incidents (0.02102 per 100,000 people)
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- Linley Point - 10 incidents (0.02618 per 100,000 people)
- Lane Cove - 353 incidents (0.02855 per 100,000 people)
- Artarmon - 494 incidents (0.05246 per 100,000 people)
- Chatswood - 3274 incidents (0.12813 per 100,000 people)
*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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