Lismore Heights crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
88 recorded in this period, compared with 99 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lismore Heights
Lismore Heights is an urban locality and residential suburb of Lismore, situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales within the Lismore City Council local government area (postcode 2480). Spanning an elevated geographic ridge overlooking the urban centre of Lismore and the Wilson River floodplain, the suburb is primarily residential, characterized by low-density housing. According to the Australian census, the population reflects a mix of families, professionals, and retirees typical of regional New South Wales.
The suburb functions largely as a residential extension of Lismore, providing local amenities including neighbourhood convenience stores, parks, and sporting facilities. Educational needs are supported by nearby institutions in the broader Lismore area, including primary and secondary schools as well as Southern Cross University. Public transport connections link the Heights to the Lismore central business district, situated just a short drive down the escarpment.
Historically, Lismore Heights developed alongside the post-World War II expansion of Lismore, as the city grew upward onto the surrounding hills to avoid the regular flooding that affected the low-lying central business district. The heritage of the area is closely tied to the broader timber, agricultural, and administrative development of the Northern Rivers region. Like much of the Lismore LGA, the locality has experienced economic and environmental challenges in recent years, notably recovering from the severe regional floods of 2022.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 10 | 3 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 8 | 7 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 8 | 7 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 7 | 5 |
| Malicious damage to property | 6 | 8 |
| Fraud | 5 | 4 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 5 | 3 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 5 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 5 | 4 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 12 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 5 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 2 |
| Other offences | 2 | 4 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 8 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,117 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.