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Crime rate in Lidcombe, NSW, Australia, 2141

Suburb in Cumberland

Crime Rank: 13/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    23,663

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    6.79 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    1,299

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    54.90

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    204

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

  • Property Crimes
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    487

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

  • Violent Crimes
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    8.62

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    20.58

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    76.84%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    64.84%

    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 2023 in Lidcombe there were 306 reported cases of Theft.

    306

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Lidcombe there were 165 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    165

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Lidcombe there were 136 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    136

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Lidcombe there were 134 reported cases of Deception.

    134

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Lidcombe there were 94 reported cases of Property damage.

    94

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Lidcombe there were 86 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    86

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Lidcombe there were 80 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    80

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Lidcombe there were 78 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    78

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Lidcombe there were 49 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    49

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Lidcombe there were 27 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    27

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Lidcombe there were 25 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    25

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Lidcombe there were 24 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    24

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Lidcombe there were 22 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    22

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Lidcombe there were 19 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    19

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Lidcombe there were 17 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    17

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Lidcombe there were 13 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    13

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Lidcombe there were 10 reported cases of Robbery.

    10

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Lidcombe there were 4 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    4

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Lidcombe there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Lidcombe there were 2 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Lidcombe there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Lidcombe there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Lidcombe there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Lidcombe

    1 in 116

    In 2023 in Lidcombe your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 116

  • 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

  • Lidcombe

    1 in 49

    In 2023 in Lidcombe your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 49

  • 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 Lidcombe rank in crime?

Lidcombe suburb is ranked 13/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Lidcombe a safe suburb?

Lidcombe suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most 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?

306 Theft cases were reported in Lidcombe in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Lidcombe?

Crime in Lidcombe has decreased by 11.81% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Lidcombe in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Lidcombe 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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