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Crime rate in Lambton, NSW, Australia, 2299

Suburb in Newcastle

Crime Rank: 21/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    5,214

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    2.72 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    416

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    79.79

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    70

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

  • Property Crimes
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    194

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    13.43

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    37.21

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    84.79%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    80.24%

    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 2023 in Lambton there were 104 reported cases of Theft.

    104

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Lambton there were 50 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    50

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Lambton there were 46 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    46

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Lambton there were 44 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    44

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Lambton there were 42 reported cases of Property damage.

    42

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Lambton there were 31 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    31

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Lambton there were 24 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    24

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Lambton there were 21 reported cases of Deception.

    21

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Lambton there were 15 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    15

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Lambton there were 12 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    12

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Lambton there were 12 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    12

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Lambton there were 5 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    5

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Lambton there were 4 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Lambton there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Lambton there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    1

  • Other drug offences

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

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Lambton there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Lambton

    1 in 74

    In 2023 in Lambton your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 74

  • 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

  • Lambton

    1 in 27

    In 2023 in Lambton your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

  • 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 Lambton rank in crime?

Lambton suburb is ranked 21/100 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, Assault and related offences, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Lambton?

104 Theft cases were reported in Lambton in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Lambton?

Crime in Lambton has increased by 8.9% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Lambton in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Lambton 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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