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Crime rate in Lakelands (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2282

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    1,445

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    0.82 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    29

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    20.07

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    8

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    6

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
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    5.54

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
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    4.15

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    68.11%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    36.99%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Lakelands (NSW) crime trends

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Lakelands (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Lakelands (NSW):


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Lakelands (NSW) there were 6 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    6

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Lakelands (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    5

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Lakelands (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    5

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Lakelands (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Theft.

    3

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Lakelands (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    2

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Lakelands (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Property damage.

    2

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Lakelands (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Deception.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Lakelands (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Lakelands (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Lakelands (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Lakelands (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Lakelands (NSW)

    1 in 181

    In 2023 in Lakelands (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 181

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Lakelands (NSW)

    1 in 241

    In 2023 in Lakelands (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 241

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lakelands (NSW) rank in crime?

Lakelands (NSW) suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Lakelands (NSW) a safe suburb?

Lakelands (NSW) suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Lakelands (NSW)?

The top crime types in Lakelands (NSW) are Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Lakelands (NSW)?

6 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Lakelands (NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Lakelands (NSW)?

Crime in Lakelands (NSW) has decreased by 17.14% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Lakelands (NSW) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Lakelands (NSW) in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 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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