Lismore crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2,046 recorded in this period, compared with 1,715 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lismore
Lismore is a regional city and locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, serving as the primary seat of the City of Lismore local government area (postcode 2480). Spanning a landscape defined by rolling hills and river flats, the city sits on the banks of the Wilsons River. The broader Lismore district supports a diverse population engaged in regional commerce, healthcare, education, and agriculture, functioning as a major inland hub for the far north coast of the state.
As the major urban centre for the region, Lismore provides comprehensive public and commercial amenities, including the Lismore Base Hospital, extensive educational facilities such as Southern Cross University, and various retail precincts. The local economy is bolstered by health services, government administration, education, and a vibrant arts and cultural community. The locality is also known for its surrounding agricultural sector, which produces macadamias, beef cattle, and dairy products.
Originally inhabited by the Widjabul Wia-bul people of the Bundjalung Nation, European settlement in the area began in the 1840s when pastoralist William Sharp pegged out a run named after the Isle of Lismore in Scotland. The settlement grew rapidly due to the thriving timber industry, which harvested vast stands of red cedar along the Wilsons River, later transitioning into an agricultural powerhouse. Lismore features a rich architectural heritage, boasting numerous 19th-century Federation and Victorian-era buildings, though the city has also had to adapt significantly in its modern history to recurring major flood events.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 437 | 389 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 188 | 131 |
| Steal from retail store | 180 | 167 |
| Malicious damage to property | 143 | 99 |
| Fraud | 121 | 62 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 116 | 110 |
| Other theft | 73 | 51 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 68 | 77 |
| Trespass | 65 | 55 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 58 | 48 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 47 | 52 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 43 | 39 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 39 | 39 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 38 | 57 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 37 | 16 |
| Other offences | 36 | 33 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 34 | 36 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 29 | 28 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,656 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.