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Crime rate in Lambton, NSW, Australia, 2299

Suburb in Newcastle

Crime Rank: 18/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 5,214 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.72 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 390 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 74.80 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 47 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 186 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.01 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
35.67 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
76% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
78.67% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Lambton crime trends

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Lambton crime compared

Top crime types in Lambton:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Lambton there were 93 reported cases of Theft.

    93

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Lambton there were 53 reported cases of Property damage.

    53

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Lambton there were 50 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    50

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Lambton there were 39 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    39

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Lambton there were 33 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    33

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Lambton there were 32 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    32

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Lambton there were 26 reported cases of Deception.

    26

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Lambton there were 16 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    16

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Lambton there were 11 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    11

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Lambton there were 10 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    10

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Lambton there were 8 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    8

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Lambton there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Lambton there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Lambton there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Lambton there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Lambton there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Lambton there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Lambton there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Lambton there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Lambton there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Lambton

    1 in 111

    In 2024 in Lambton your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 111

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Lambton

    1 in 28

    In 2024 in Lambton your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lambton rank in crime?

Lambton suburb is ranked 18/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Lambton a safe suburb?

Lambton suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Lambton?

The top crime types in Lambton are Theft, Property damage, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Lambton?

93 Theft cases were reported in Lambton in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Lambton?

Crime in Lambton has decreased by 6.25% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Lambton in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Lambton in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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