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Crime rate in Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 20/100

(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 339 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 37.81 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 59 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 94 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.58 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
10.48 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
22.13% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
5.43% 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:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Upper Lachlan Shire there were 50 reported cases of Theft.

    50

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Upper Lachlan Shire there were 43 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    43

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Upper Lachlan Shire there were 36 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    36

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Upper Lachlan Shire there were 34 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    34

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Upper Lachlan Shire there were 29 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    29

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Upper Lachlan Shire there were 25 reported cases of Property damage.

    25

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Upper Lachlan Shire there were 20 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    20

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Upper Lachlan Shire there were 20 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    20

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Upper Lachlan Shire there were 16 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    16

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Upper Lachlan Shire there were 16 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    16

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Upper Lachlan Shire there were 14 reported cases of Deception.

    14

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Upper Lachlan Shire there were 12 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    12

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Upper Lachlan Shire there were 11 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    11

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Upper Lachlan Shire there were 6 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    6

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Upper Lachlan Shire there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Upper Lachlan Shire there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Upper Lachlan Shire there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Upper Lachlan Shire there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Upper Lachlan Shire

    1 in 152

    In 2025 in Upper Lachlan Shire your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 152

  • 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

  • Upper Lachlan Shire

    1 in 95

    In 2025 in Upper Lachlan Shire your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 95

  • 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 Upper Lachlan Shire rank in crime?

Upper Lachlan Shire lga is ranked 20/100 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 Theft, Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Upper Lachlan Shire?

50 Theft cases were reported in Upper Lachlan Shire in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Upper Lachlan Shire?

Crime in Upper Lachlan Shire has decreased by 7.38% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Upper Lachlan Shire in 2025?

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

What is the least safe suburb in Upper Lachlan Shire?

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

What is the safest suburb in Upper Lachlan Shire?

The safest suburb in Upper Lachlan Shire is Yalbraith, 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 Tuena, Wheeo and Wollogorang.


Suburbs in Upper Lachlan Shire

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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