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Crime rate in Lidcombe, NSW, Australia, 2141

Suburb in Cumberland

Crime Rank: 17/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 23,663 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 6.79 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,541 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 65.12 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 297 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 637 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.55 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
26.92 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
81.96% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
72.06% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Lidcombe crime trends

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Lidcombe crime compared

Top crime types in Lidcombe:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Lidcombe there were 438 reported cases of Theft.

    438

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Lidcombe there were 223 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    223

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Lidcombe there were 189 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    189

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Lidcombe there were 110 reported cases of Deception.

    110

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Lidcombe there were 106 reported cases of Property damage.

    106

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Lidcombe there were 91 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    91

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Lidcombe there were 88 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    88

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Lidcombe there were 64 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    64

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Lidcombe there were 63 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    63

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Lidcombe there were 38 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    38

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Lidcombe there were 19 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    19

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Lidcombe there were 18 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    18

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Lidcombe there were 18 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    18

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Lidcombe there were 18 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    18

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Lidcombe there were 14 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    14

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Lidcombe there were 13 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    13

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Lidcombe there were 10 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    10

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Lidcombe there were 7 reported cases of Robbery.

    7

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Lidcombe there were 7 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    7

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Lidcombe there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Lidcombe there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Lidcombe there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Lidcombe there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Lidcombe

    1 in 80

    In 2025 in Lidcombe your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 80

  • 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

  • Lidcombe

    1 in 37

    In 2025 in Lidcombe your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 37

  • 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 Lidcombe rank in crime?

Lidcombe suburb is ranked 17/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Lidcombe a safe suburb?

Lidcombe suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Lidcombe?

The top crime types in Lidcombe are Theft, Assault and related offences, Transport regulation offences.

What is the most reported crime in Lidcombe?

438 Theft cases were reported in Lidcombe in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Lidcombe?

Crime in Lidcombe has increased by 31.26% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Lidcombe in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Lidcombe 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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