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Crime rate in Leichhardt (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2040

Suburb in Inner West

Crime Rank: 14/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 15,158 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.60 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 782 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 51.59 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 144 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 350 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.50 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
23.09 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
76.65% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
68.11% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Leichhardt (NSW) crime trends

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Leichhardt (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Leichhardt (NSW):


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Leichhardt (NSW) there were 216 reported cases of Theft.

    216

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Leichhardt (NSW) there were 99 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    99

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Leichhardt (NSW) there were 87 reported cases of Property damage.

    87

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Leichhardt (NSW) there were 76 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    76

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Leichhardt (NSW) there were 66 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    66

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Leichhardt (NSW) there were 56 reported cases of Deception.

    56

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Leichhardt (NSW) there were 42 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    42

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Leichhardt (NSW) there were 39 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    39

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Leichhardt (NSW) there were 17 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    17

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Leichhardt (NSW) there were 16 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    16

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Leichhardt (NSW) there were 13 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    13

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Leichhardt (NSW) there were 13 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    13

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Leichhardt (NSW) there were 10 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    10

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Leichhardt (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Leichhardt (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    5

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Leichhardt (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    5

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Leichhardt (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Leichhardt (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Leichhardt (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Leichhardt (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Leichhardt (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Leichhardt (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Leichhardt (NSW)

    1 in 105

    In 2025 in Leichhardt (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 105

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Leichhardt (NSW)

    1 in 43

    In 2025 in Leichhardt (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 43

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 Leichhardt (NSW) rank in crime?

Leichhardt (NSW) suburb is ranked 14/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Leichhardt (NSW) a safe suburb?

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

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

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

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

216 Theft cases were reported in Leichhardt (NSW) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Leichhardt (NSW)?

Crime in Leichhardt (NSW) has increased by 8.01% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Leichhardt (NSW) in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Leichhardt (NSW) in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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