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Crime rate in Lakemba, NSW, Australia, 2195

Suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown

Crime Rank: 15/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    17,092

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    2.19 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    814

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    47.62

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    195

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

  • Property Crimes
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    251

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    11.41

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    14.69

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    82.03%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    55.6%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Assault and related offences

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

    160

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Lakemba there were 148 cases of Theft.

    148

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Lakemba there were 86 cases of Deception.

    86

  • Property damage

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

    83

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    81

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    76

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    71

  • Sexual offences

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

    24

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    19

  • Drug use and possession

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

    18

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Lakemba there were 9 cases of Robbery.

    9

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    8

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    7

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    6

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    5

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    4

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Lakemba there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    1

  • Other drug offences

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

    1

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


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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