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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)
  • Population
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    2,651

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    7.29 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    115

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    43.38

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    31

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

  • Property Crimes
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    32

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    11.69

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    12.07

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    82.54%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    50.85%

    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):


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Lawson (NSW) there were 23 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    23

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Lawson (NSW) there were 16 reported cases of Property damage.

    16

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Lawson (NSW) there were 14 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    14

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Lawson (NSW) there were 12 reported cases of Theft.

    12

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Lawson (NSW) there were 9 reported cases of Deception.

    9

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Lawson (NSW) there were 7 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    7

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Lawson (NSW) there were 6 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    6

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Lawson (NSW) there were 6 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    6

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Lawson (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Lawson (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Lawson (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Lawson (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Lawson (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Lawson (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Lawson (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Lawson (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Lawson (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Lawson (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Lawson (NSW)

    1 in 86

    In 2023 in Lawson (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 86

  • 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

  • Lawson (NSW)

    1 in 83

    In 2023 in Lawson (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 83

  • 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 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 Assault and related offences, Property damage, Justice procedures offences.

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

23 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Lawson (NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Lawson (NSW)?

Crime in Lawson (NSW) has decreased by 28.13% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Lawson (NSW) in 2023?

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