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Crime rate in Lewisham (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2049

Suburb in Inner West

Crime Rank: 14/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,060 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 0.64 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 248 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 61.08 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 39 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 78 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.61 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
19.21 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
76.87% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
62.75% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Lewisham (NSW) crime trends

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Lewisham (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Lewisham (NSW):


  • Deception

    In 2025 in Lewisham (NSW) there were 72 reported cases of Deception.

    72

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Lewisham (NSW) there were 47 reported cases of Theft.

    47

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Lewisham (NSW) there were 23 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    23

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Lewisham (NSW) there were 20 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    20

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Lewisham (NSW) there were 19 reported cases of Property damage.

    19

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Lewisham (NSW) there were 16 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    16

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Lewisham (NSW) there were 12 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    12

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Lewisham (NSW) there were 12 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    12

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Lewisham (NSW) there were 9 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    9

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Lewisham (NSW) there were 7 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    7

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    5

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Lewisham (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Lewisham (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Lewisham (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Lewisham (NSW)

    1 in 104

    In 2025 in Lewisham (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 104

  • 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

  • Lewisham (NSW)

    1 in 52

    In 2025 in Lewisham (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 52

  • 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 Lewisham (NSW) rank in crime?

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

Is Lewisham (NSW) a safe suburb?

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

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

The top crime types in Lewisham (NSW) are Deception, Theft, Assault and related offences.

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

72 Deception cases were reported in Lewisham (NSW) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Lewisham (NSW)?

Crime in Lewisham (NSW) has decreased by 1.98% from 2024 to 2025.

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

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Lewisham (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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