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Crime rate in Leura, NSW, Australia, 2780

Suburb in Blue Mountains

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    4,503

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    11.12 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    149

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    33.09

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    24

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

  • Property Crimes
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    59

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    5.33

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    13.10

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    67.35%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    52.77%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Leura there were 31 cases of Theft.

    31

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Leura there were 22 cases of Property damage.

    22

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Leura there were 16 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    16

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Leura there were 15 cases of Assault and related offences.

    15

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Leura there were 14 cases of Deception.

    14

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Leura there were 14 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    14

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Leura there were 9 cases of Sexual offences.

    9

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Leura there were 5 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    5

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Leura there were 5 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    5

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Leura there were 5 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    5

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Leura there were 4 cases of Drug use and possession.

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Leura there were 4 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Leura there were 2 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Leura there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Leura there were 1 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Leura there were 1 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Leura

    1 in 188

    In 2023 in Leura your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 188

  • 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

  • Leura

    1 in 76

    In 2023 in Leura your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 76

  • 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Leura rank in crime?

Leura suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Leura a safe suburb?

Leura suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Leura?

The top crime types in Leura are Theft, Property damage, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Leura?

31 Theft cases were reported in Leura in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Leura?

Crime in Leura has decreased by 28.71% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Leura in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Leura 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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