Girards Hill crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
72 recorded in this period, compared with 74 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Girards Hill
Girards Hill is an inner-southern suburb of Lismore in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, falling within the Lismore City Council local government area and the 2480 postcode. Geographically, the locality is defined by its elevated topography overlooking the Lismore central business district and the Wilsons River floodplain. The demographic profile is closely aligned with the broader Lismore urban area, characterized by a mix of families, professionals, and students, with residential areas predominantly featuring traditional housing styles reflective of the region's architectural history.
Local life in Girards Hill is largely residential, benefiting from its close proximity to Lismore’s central commercial, educational, and medical precincts. Residents have easy access to the amenities of the broader Lismore area, including retail hubs, local schools, and healthcare services such as the Lismore Base Hospital. While the suburb itself is primarily quiet and residential, its elevated position provides scenic views and a distinct neighborhood feel just minutes away from the city's main commercial centers.
The suburb possesses a rich heritage tied to the broader settlement and development of Lismore in the 19th and 20th centuries. Girards Hill contains numerous historic homes and buildings that showcase period architecture, serving as a testament to the area's historical growth. Like much of the Lismore region, the locality has occasionally faced natural challenges, notably significant flood events affecting surrounding low-lying areas, though its elevated terrain has generally spared it from direct inundation while leaving the community deeply integrated into Lismore's collective history and resilience.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 10 | 8 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 8 | 4 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 7 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 8 |
| Trespass | 5 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 6 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 12 |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 5 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 1 |
| Assault Police | 2 | 0 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 2 | 0 |
| Other theft | 2 | 0 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 1 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Offensive language | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,318 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.