Lane Cove LGA crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
834 recorded in this period, compared with 926 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lane Cove
The Municipality of Lane Cove is located on the Lower North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, approximately 9 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district. The area is characterized by its hilly topography and extensive frontage along the Lane Cove River, which forms its western and northern boundaries. Demographically, the LGA is a predominantly residential area with a highly educated population and a high proportion of families. It encompasses a mix of detached heritage homes and modern medium-density apartment developments, particularly within the Lane Cove village precinct.
Local life in Lane Cove is centered around the village-style commercial hub, which features a variety of retail stores, cafes, and restaurants, as well as the Lane Cove Library and the cultural venue, The Canopy. The area is well-regarded for its significant public green spaces, most notably the Lane Cove National Park and various bushland reserves that support local biodiversity. The LGA is well-connected to the Sydney CBD via bus transit corridors and proximity to major arterial roads, maintaining a suburban atmosphere despite its proximity to the city centre.
Historically, the area was originally inhabited by the Cammeraygal people of the Eora nation. Following European settlement in the early 19th century, the region was primarily utilized for timber getting and farming, with its isolated location initially hindering rapid development. The opening of the Gladesville and Fig Tree bridges in the 1960s significantly accelerated urban growth, transforming the locality into a residential suburb. Today, the LGA retains several heritage-listed sites and historic residences that provide insight into its transition from a rural frontier to an established suburban municipality.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 115 | 139 |
| Harassment threatening | 80 | 92 |
| Malicious damage to property | 71 | 67 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 63 | 72 |
| Steal from dwelling | 60 | 67 |
| Assault - domestic violence | 54 | 64 |
| Steal from retail store | 54 | 57 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 53 | 51 |
| Assault - non-domestic violence | 44 | 41 |
| Sexual Offences | 44 | 43 |
| Other theft | 39 | 52 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 26 | 20 |
| Trespass | 24 | 42 |
| Breach bail conditions | 19 | 22 |
| Breach AVO | 15 | 21 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 15 | 19 |
| Prohibited weapons offences | 15 | 10 |
| Possession use of cannabis | 12 | 10 |
| Receiving stolen goods | 8 | 16 |
| Offensive conduct | 5 | 1 |
| Arson | 4 | 2 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 4 | 5 |
| Steal from person | 4 | 1 |
| Liquor offences | 3 | 4 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 2 | 7 |
| Offensive language | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 39,438 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.