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Crime rate in Lakewood, NSW, Australia, 2443

Suburb in Port Macquarie-Hastings

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    1,249

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    2.15 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    43

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    34.43

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    7

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

  • Property Crimes
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    9

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    5.60

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
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    7.21

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    68.37%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    41.43%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Lakewood there were 12 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    12

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Lakewood there were 6 cases of Assault and related offences.

    6

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Lakewood there were 5 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    5

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Lakewood there were 5 cases of Property damage.

    5

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Lakewood there were 4 cases of Theft.

    4

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Lakewood there were 3 cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Lakewood there were 2 cases of Deception.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Lakewood there were 2 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Lakewood there were 1 cases of Sexual offences.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Lakewood there were 1 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Lakewood there were 1 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Lakewood

    1 in 178

    In 2023 in Lakewood your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 178

  • 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

  • Lakewood

    1 in 139

    In 2023 in Lakewood your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 139

  • 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 Lakewood rank in crime?

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

Is Lakewood a safe suburb?

Lakewood suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Lakewood?

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

What is the most reported crime in Lakewood?

12 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Lakewood in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Lakewood?

Crime in Lakewood has increased by 104.76% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Lakewood in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Lakewood 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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