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Crime rate in Lidcombe, NSW, Australia, 2141

Suburb in Cumberland

Crime Rank: 13/100

(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 1,174 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 49.61 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 217 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 472 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.17 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
19.95 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
79.96% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
63.54% 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 2024 in Lidcombe there were 336 reported cases of Theft.

    336

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Lidcombe there were 182 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    182

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Lidcombe there were 116 reported cases of Deception.

    116

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Lidcombe there were 113 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    113

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Lidcombe there were 79 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    79

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Lidcombe there were 74 reported cases of Property damage.

    74

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Lidcombe there were 64 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    64

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Lidcombe there were 60 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    60

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Lidcombe there were 31 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    31

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Lidcombe there were 27 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    27

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Lidcombe there were 17 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    17

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Lidcombe there were 17 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    17

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Lidcombe there were 13 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    13

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Lidcombe there were 9 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    9

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Lidcombe there were 8 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    8

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Lidcombe there were 7 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    7

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Lidcombe there were 6 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Lidcombe there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Lidcombe there were 4 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Lidcombe there were 3 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Lidcombe there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Lidcombe there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Lidcombe there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Lidcombe

    1 in 109

    In 2024 in Lidcombe your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 109

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Lidcombe

    1 in 50

    In 2024 in Lidcombe your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 50

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 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, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Lidcombe?

336 Theft cases were reported in Lidcombe in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Lidcombe?

Crime in Lidcombe has decreased by 9.62% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Lidcombe in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Lidcombe in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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