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Crime rate in Leeton, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 69/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 11,532 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1,436.48 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,220 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 105.79 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 216 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 371 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
18.73 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
32.17 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
83.9% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
51.31% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Leeton crime trends

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Leeton crime compared

Top crime types in Leeton:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Leeton there were 259 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    259

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Leeton there were 177 reported cases of Theft.

    177

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Leeton there were 150 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    150

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Leeton there were 138 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    138

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Leeton there were 107 reported cases of Property damage.

    107

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Leeton there were 63 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    63

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Leeton there were 63 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    63

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Leeton there were 50 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    50

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Leeton there were 49 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    49

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Leeton there were 40 reported cases of Deception.

    40

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Leeton there were 29 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    29

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Leeton there were 25 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    25

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Leeton there were 24 reported cases of Arson.

    24

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Leeton there were 14 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    14

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Leeton there were 13 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    13

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Leeton there were 8 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    8

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Leeton there were 5 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Leeton there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Leeton there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Leeton there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Leeton

    1 in 53

    In 2024 in Leeton your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 53

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Leeton

    1 in 31

    In 2024 in Leeton your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 Leeton rank in crime?

Leeton lga is ranked 69/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Leeton a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Leeton?

The top crime types in Leeton are Justice procedures offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Leeton?

259 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Leeton in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Leeton?

Crime in Leeton has decreased by 7.99% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Leeton in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Leeton in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Leeton?

The least safe suburb in Leeton is Cudgel, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Leeton?

The safest suburb in Leeton is Merungle Hill, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Leeton crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Leeton by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Cudgel, Yanco and Euroley.


Suburbs in Leeton

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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