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Crime rate in Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 25/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 8,966 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 7,479.33 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 366 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 40.82 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 55 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 96 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.13 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
10.71 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
22.33% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
6.04% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Upper Lachlan Shire crime trends

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Upper Lachlan Shire crime compared

Top crime types in Upper Lachlan Shire:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Upper Lachlan Shire there were 43 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    43

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Upper Lachlan Shire there were 43 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    43

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Upper Lachlan Shire there were 41 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    41

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Upper Lachlan Shire there were 40 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    40

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Upper Lachlan Shire there were 37 reported cases of Theft.

    37

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Upper Lachlan Shire there were 34 reported cases of Property damage.

    34

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Upper Lachlan Shire there were 25 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    25

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Upper Lachlan Shire there were 22 reported cases of Deception.

    22

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Upper Lachlan Shire there were 20 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    20

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Upper Lachlan Shire there were 19 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    19

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Upper Lachlan Shire there were 14 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    14

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Upper Lachlan Shire there were 11 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    11

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Upper Lachlan Shire there were 8 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Upper Lachlan Shire there were 6 reported cases of Arson.

    6

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Upper Lachlan Shire there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Upper Lachlan Shire there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Upper Lachlan Shire there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Upper Lachlan Shire

    1 in 163

    In 2024 in Upper Lachlan Shire your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 163

  • 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 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Upper Lachlan Shire

    1 in 93

    In 2024 in Upper Lachlan Shire your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 93

  • 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 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Upper Lachlan Shire rank in crime?

Upper Lachlan Shire lga is ranked 25/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Upper Lachlan Shire a safe lga?

Upper Lachlan Shire lga is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Upper Lachlan Shire?

The top crime types in Upper Lachlan Shire are Justice procedures offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Upper Lachlan Shire?

43 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Upper Lachlan Shire in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Upper Lachlan Shire?

Crime in Upper Lachlan Shire has increased by 0.55% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Upper Lachlan Shire in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Upper Lachlan Shire in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Upper Lachlan Shire?

The least safe suburb in Upper Lachlan Shire is Broadway, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Upper Lachlan Shire?

The safest suburb in Upper Lachlan Shire is Lade Vale, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Upper Lachlan Shire crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Upper Lachlan Shire by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Broadway, Yalbraith and Binda.


Suburbs in Upper Lachlan Shire

The data is based on annual 2024 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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