Lake Innes crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
25 recorded in this period, compared with 28 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lake Innes
Lake Innes is a residential and semi-rural locality situated in the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area of New South Wales, within the 2446 postcode. Geographically, the area is defined by its proximity to the coastal wetlands, nature reserves, and the expansive body of water from which it takes its name, Lake Innes. Demographically, the locality serves as a growing outer suburb and extension of the greater Port Macquarie region, attracting families and retirees seeking a suburban environment close to nature.
Local life in Lake Innes revolves around residential living complemented by commercial developments, including modern homemaker centres and retail precincts that service the surrounding community. Residents have access to local schools, healthcare services, and recreational areas, while being a short drive from the broader commercial, cultural, and coastal amenities of Port Macquarie proper. The surrounding natural landscape provides opportunities for outdoor recreation, walking trails, and conservation-focused activities.
The heritage of the area is deeply tied to colonial history, most notably the Lake Innes Estate ruins. Established in the 1830s by early settler and commandant Major Archibald Clunes Innes, the estate was once a sprawling and prosperous pastoral property featuring a grand homestead built with convict labor. Today, the ruins of Lake Innes House are listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register, serving as a significant archaeological site managed by National Parks and Wildlife Service to preserve the region's early European history.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 4 |
| Fraud | 3 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Other drug offences | 2 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 2 |
| Arson | 1 | 4 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from retail store | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 495 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.