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Crime rate in Lithgow, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 73/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 20,904 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3,522.02 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,136 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 102.18 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 421 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 692 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
20.14 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
33.10 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
85.71% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
53.32% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Lithgow crime trends

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Lithgow crime compared

Top crime types in Lithgow:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Lithgow there were 326 reported cases of Theft.

    326

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Lithgow there were 314 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    314

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Lithgow there were 286 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    286

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Lithgow there were 230 reported cases of Property damage.

    230

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Lithgow there were 228 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    228

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Lithgow there were 165 reported cases of Deception.

    165

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Lithgow there were 108 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    108

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Lithgow there were 92 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    92

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Lithgow there were 86 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    86

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Lithgow there were 80 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    80

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Lithgow there were 56 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    56

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Lithgow there were 49 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    49

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Lithgow there were 28 reported cases of Arson.

    28

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Lithgow there were 25 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    25

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Lithgow there were 17 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    17

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Lithgow there were 10 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    10

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Lithgow there were 8 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    8

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Lithgow there were 7 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    7

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Lithgow there were 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    7

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Lithgow there were 5 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    5

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Lithgow there were 4 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Lithgow there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Lithgow there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Lithgow

    1 in 50

    In 2024 in Lithgow your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 50

  • 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

  • Lithgow

    1 in 30

    In 2024 in Lithgow your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 30

  • 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 Lithgow rank in crime?

Lithgow lga is ranked 73/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Lithgow a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Lithgow?

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

What is the most reported crime in Lithgow?

326 Theft cases were reported in Lithgow in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Lithgow?

Crime in Lithgow has decreased by 10.78% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Lithgow in 2024?

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

What is the least safe suburb in Lithgow?

The least safe suburb in Lithgow is Bowenfels, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Lithgow?

The safest suburb in Lithgow is Wolgan Valley, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Lithgow crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Lithgow by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Bowenfels, Bell (NSW) and State Mine Gully.


Suburbs in Lithgow

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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