Lane Cove West crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
80 recorded in this period, compared with 68 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lane Cove West
Lane Cove West is a residential and commercial suburb located 10 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district, within the primary Local Government Area of Lane Cove and bearing the postcode 2066. Geographically, the locality is bounded by the Lane Cove River to the west and north, offering notable waterfront access and steep, undulating topography. Demographically, it is characterised by a mix of established families and professionals, featuring a combination of low-density detached housing, townhouses, and medium-density apartments, alongside a significant industrial and commercial business park along Sirius Road.
Local life in Lane Cove West blends natural recreation with commercial convenience. Residents have access to extensive bushland reserves, parks, and walking tracks along the Lane Cove River foreshore, including the Stringybark Reserve. While retail amenities within the suburb are primarily concentrated in small local shopping strips or service commercial zones, the area is well-serviced by surrounding commercial hubs. Public transport links connect the suburb to nearby railway stations and the Sydney CBD via bus networks.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Cameragal people before European settlement in the late 18th and 19th centuries. The broader Lane Cove district was initially utilized for timber-getting, agriculture, and later maritime industries along the river. Over the 20th century, Lane Cove West transitioned from rural and semi-industrial uses into a modern suburban and light-industrial precinct, retaining pockets of natural heritage and historic remnants tied to Sydney's early colonial expansion.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 12 | 6 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 10 | 9 |
| Malicious damage to property | 7 | 7 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 5 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 13 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 2 |
| Other theft | 3 | 3 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 3 |
| Other offences | 2 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from retail store | 2 | 0 |
| Trespass | 2 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,146 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.