Lane Cove crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
307 recorded in this period, compared with 363 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lane Cove
Lane Cove is a suburb and local government area located on the Lower North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, within the 2066 postcode. Situated approximately 9 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district, the area is bounded by the Lane Cove River to the west and north. Demographically, Lane Cove is characterised by a mix of families and professionals, featuring a blend of medium-density apartment living near its commercial core and low-density residential housing nestled among extensive bushland and parklands.
The locality is centred around the Lane Cove village, which serves as a commercial and social hub containing retail outlets, supermarkets, cafes, and professional services. Essential public amenities include the Lane Cove Library, the Lane Cove Aquatic Centre, and the multi-disciplinary cultural venue, The Canopy, which provides public open space, dining, and community facilities. The area is well-serviced by public transport, primarily through frequent bus routes connecting residents to the Sydney CBD, North Sydney, and surrounding suburbs.
Historically, the area was originally home to the Gamaragal people, who inhabited the bushland and waterways of the Lower North Shore prior to European settlement. European activity in the region began in the late 18th century, with the area initially utilised for timber-getting and agriculture before evolving into a residential suburb during the 19th and 20th centuries. Lane Cove retains several heritage-listed sites and historic buildings that reflect its colonial past, alongside preserved natural environments such as Lane Cove National Park and a network of local reserves.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 47 | 73 |
| Steal from retail store | 37 | 38 |
| Malicious damage to property | 35 | 23 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 26 | 26 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 18 | 28 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 17 | 19 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 16 | 15 |
| Steal from dwelling | 14 | 14 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 11 | 18 |
| Other theft | 10 | 25 |
| Sexual assault | 9 | 12 |
| Trespass | 8 | 10 |
| Breach bail conditions | 6 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 4 | 13 |
| Other offences | 4 | 4 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 3 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 7 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 3 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 12,363 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.