6Lake Macquarie
Lake Macquarie, Australia: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 6 out of 10 Average crime
6/10 in New South Wales · 8/10 in the world
Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 20,696 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by BOCSAR (12 months to June 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Homicide | 5 | 2.2 | 1.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 698 | 310.9 | 238.8 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 1,934 | 861.3 | 872.4 |
| Includes domestic violence related assault. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 26 | 11.6 | 20.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Theft, including break and enter | 4,910 | 2,186.7 | 2,125.6 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 650 | 289.5 | 484 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Malicious damage to property | 1,343 | 598.1 | 560.6 |
Source: BOCSAR, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 5 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 698 |
| Violence | 1,934 |
| Robbery | 26 |
| Theft and burglary | 4,910 |
| Drugs | 650 |
| Damage and public order | 1,343 |
Questions about crime in Lake Macquarie
- Is Lake Macquarie safe?
- Lake Macquarie: Safety 6 out of 10 (Average crime). Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Lake Macquarie?
- Lake Macquarie: Weighted crime: 20,696 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in Lake Macquarie?
- Recorded homicides in Lake Macquarie (12 months to June 2026): 5.
Other places nearby
- Newcastle 3/10
- Maitland 4/10
- Cessnock 3/10
- Central Coast 5/10
- Port Stephens 5/10
- Hornsby 10/10
- Singleton 6/10
- Dungog 9/10
