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Crime rate in Lakemba, NSW, Australia, 2195

Suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown

Crime Rank: 15/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 17,092 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.19 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 814 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 47.62 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 195 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 251 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
11.41 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
14.69 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
82.03% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
55.6% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Lakemba crime trends

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Lakemba crime compared

Top crime types in Lakemba:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Lakemba there were 160 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    160

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Lakemba there were 148 reported cases of Theft.

    148

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Lakemba there were 86 reported cases of Deception.

    86

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Lakemba there were 83 reported cases of Property damage.

    83

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Lakemba there were 81 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    81

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Lakemba there were 76 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    76

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Lakemba there were 71 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    71

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Lakemba there were 24 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    24

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Lakemba there were 19 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    19

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Lakemba there were 18 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    18

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Lakemba there were 9 reported cases of Robbery.

    9

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Lakemba there were 8 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    8

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Lakemba there were 7 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    7

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Lakemba there were 6 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    6

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Lakemba there were 5 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    5

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Lakemba there were 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    4

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Lakemba there were 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Lakemba there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Lakemba there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Lakemba there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Lakemba there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Lakemba there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Lakemba

    1 in 88

    In 2023 in Lakemba your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 88

  • 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

  • Lakemba

    1 in 68

    In 2023 in Lakemba your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 68

  • 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 Lakemba rank in crime?

Lakemba suburb is ranked 15/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Lakemba a safe suburb?

Lakemba suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Lakemba?

The top crime types in Lakemba are Assault and related offences, Theft, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Lakemba?

160 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Lakemba in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Lakemba?

Crime in Lakemba has decreased by 5.24% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Lakemba in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Lakemba 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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