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Crime rate in Lockhart, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 30/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,633 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3,706.33 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 170 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 46.79 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 22 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 87 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.06 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
23.95 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
19.32% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
39.03% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Lockhart crime trends

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Lockhart crime compared

Top crime types in Lockhart:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Lockhart there were 44 reported cases of Theft.

    44

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Lockhart there were 30 reported cases of Property damage.

    30

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Lockhart there were 18 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    18

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Lockhart there were 15 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    15

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Lockhart there were 13 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    13

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Lockhart there were 12 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    12

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Lockhart there were 11 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    11

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Lockhart there were 9 reported cases of Deception.

    9

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Lockhart there were 5 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    5

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Lockhart there were 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Lockhart there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Lockhart there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Lockhart there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Lockhart there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Lockhart there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Lockhart there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Lockhart there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Lockhart

    1 in 165

    In 2025 in Lockhart your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 165

  • 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

  • Lockhart

    1 in 42

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

  • 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 Lockhart rank in crime?

Lockhart lga is ranked 30/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Lockhart a safe lga?

Lockhart lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Lockhart?

The top crime types in Lockhart are Theft, Property damage, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Lockhart?

44 Theft cases were reported in Lockhart in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Lockhart?

Crime in Lockhart has decreased by 1.16% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Lockhart in 2025?

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

What is the least safe suburb in Lockhart?

The least safe suburb in Lockhart is Yerong Creek, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Lockhart?

The safest suburb in Lockhart is Munyabla, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Lockhart crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Lockhart by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Yerong Creek, Wrathall and Lockhart.


Suburbs in Lockhart

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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