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Crime rate in Lachlan, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 88/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,434 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 18,197.66 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 956 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 148.59 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 144 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 297 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
22.38 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
46.16 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
79.48% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
77.87% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Lachlan crime trends

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Lachlan crime compared

Top crime types in Lachlan:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Lachlan there were 184 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    184

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Lachlan there were 153 reported cases of Theft.

    153

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Lachlan there were 124 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    124

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Lachlan there were 119 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    119

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Lachlan there were 94 reported cases of Property damage.

    94

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Lachlan there were 45 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    45

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Lachlan there were 34 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    34

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Lachlan there were 33 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    33

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Lachlan there were 30 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    30

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Lachlan there were 26 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    26

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Lachlan there were 26 reported cases of Deception.

    26

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Lachlan there were 24 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    24

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Lachlan there were 16 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    16

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Lachlan there were 16 reported cases of Arson.

    16

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Lachlan there were 15 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    15

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Lachlan there were 6 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    6

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Lachlan there were 4 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Lachlan there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Lachlan there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Lachlan there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Lachlan

    1 in 45

    In 2025 in Lachlan your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 45

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Lachlan

    1 in 22

    In 2025 in Lachlan your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lachlan rank in crime?

Lachlan lga is ranked 88/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Lachlan a safe lga?

Lachlan lga is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Lachlan?

The top crime types in Lachlan are Justice procedures offences, Theft, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Lachlan?

184 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Lachlan in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Lachlan?

Crime in Lachlan has increased by 12.08% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Lachlan in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Lachlan in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Lachlan?

The least safe suburb in Lachlan is Condobolin, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Lachlan?

The safest suburb in Lachlan is Tullibigeal, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Lachlan crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Lachlan by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Condobolin, Derriwong and Euabalong.


Suburbs in Lachlan

The data is based on annual 2025 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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