3Lismore
Lismore, New South Wales, Australia: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 3 out of 10 Above average crime
3/10 in New South Wales · 7/10 in the world
Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 33,271 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 | 1 | 2.3 | 1.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 178 | 407.9 | 238.8 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 663 | 1,519.2 | 872.4 |
| Includes domestic violence related assault. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 19 | 43.5 | 20.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Theft, including break and enter | 1,492 | 3,418.7 | 2,125.6 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 328 | 751.6 | 484 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Malicious damage to property | 438 | 1,003.6 | 560.6 |
Source: BOCSAR, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 1 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 178 |
| Violence | 663 |
| Robbery | 19 |
| Theft and burglary | 1,492 |
| Drugs | 328 |
| Damage and public order | 438 |
Questions about crime in Lismore
- Is Lismore safe?
- Lismore: Safety 3 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Lismore?
- Lismore: Weighted crime: 33,271 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in Lismore?
- Recorded homicides in Lismore (12 months to June 2026): 1.
Other places nearby
- Ballina 6/10
- Richmond Valley 2/10
- Byron 4/10
- Kyogle 8/10
- Tweed 6/10
- Clarence Valley 4/10
- Tenterfield 5/10
- Coffs Harbour 3/10
