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Crime rate in Lawson (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2783

Suburb in Blue Mountains

Crime Rank: 13/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,651 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 7.29 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 117 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 44.13 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 23 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 41 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.68 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
15.47 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
78.88% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
56.66% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Lawson (NSW) crime trends

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Lawson (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Lawson (NSW):


  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Lawson (NSW) there were 22 reported cases of Property damage.

    22

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Lawson (NSW) there were 17 reported cases of Theft.

    17

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Lawson (NSW) there were 14 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    14

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Lawson (NSW) there were 14 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    14

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Lawson (NSW) there were 14 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    14

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Lawson (NSW) there were 9 reported cases of Deception.

    9

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Lawson (NSW) there were 9 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    9

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Lawson (NSW) there were 8 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    8

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Lawson (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Lawson (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Lawson (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Lawson (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Lawson (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Lawson (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Lawson (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Lawson (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Lawson (NSW)

    1 in 115

    In 2024 in Lawson (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 115

  • 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 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Lawson (NSW)

    1 in 65

    In 2024 in Lawson (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 65

  • 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 27

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lawson (NSW) rank in crime?

Lawson (NSW) suburb is ranked 13/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Lawson (NSW) a safe suburb?

Lawson (NSW) suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Lawson (NSW)?

The top crime types in Lawson (NSW) are Property damage, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Lawson (NSW)?

22 Property damage cases were reported in Lawson (NSW) in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Lawson (NSW)?

Crime in Lawson (NSW) has increased by 1.74% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Lawson (NSW) in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Lawson (NSW) in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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