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

Suburb in Inner West

Crime Rank: 16/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    4,060

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    0.64 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    266

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    65.52

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    43

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

  • Property Crimes
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    73

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

  • Violent Crimes
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    10.59

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    17.98

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    80.74%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    61.07%

    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 2023 in Lewisham (NSW) there were 59 reported cases of Deception.

    59

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Lewisham (NSW) there were 36 reported cases of Theft.

    36

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Lewisham (NSW) there were 26 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    26

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Lewisham (NSW) there were 26 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    26

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Lewisham (NSW) there were 25 reported cases of Property damage.

    25

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Lewisham (NSW) there were 16 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    16

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Lewisham (NSW) there were 14 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    14

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Lewisham (NSW) there were 13 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    13

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Lewisham (NSW) there were 12 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    12

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Lewisham (NSW) there were 10 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    10

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Lewisham (NSW) there were 8 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    8

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Lewisham (NSW) there were 7 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    7

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Lewisham (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Lewisham (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Lewisham (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Lewisham (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Lewisham (NSW)

    1 in 94

    In 2023 in Lewisham (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 94

  • 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

  • Lewisham (NSW)

    1 in 56

    In 2023 in Lewisham (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 56

  • 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 Lewisham (NSW) rank in crime?

Lewisham (NSW) suburb is ranked 16/100 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 moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some 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)?

59 Deception cases were reported in Lewisham (NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Lewisham (NSW)?

Crime in Lewisham (NSW) has increased by 8.13% from 2022 to 2023.

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

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Lewisham (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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