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Crime rate in Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia, 2834

Suburb in Walgett

Crime Rank: 73/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,946 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2,138.69 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 539 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 276.98 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 100 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 175 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
51.39 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
89.93 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
97.02% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
93.45% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Lightning Ridge crime compared

Top crime types in Lightning Ridge:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Lightning Ridge there were 105 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    105

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Lightning Ridge there were 93 reported cases of Theft.

    93

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Lightning Ridge there were 85 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    85

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Lightning Ridge there were 46 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    46

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Lightning Ridge there were 46 reported cases of Property damage.

    46

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Lightning Ridge there were 31 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    31

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Lightning Ridge there were 30 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    30

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Lightning Ridge there were 17 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    17

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Lightning Ridge there were 15 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    15

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Lightning Ridge there were 14 reported cases of Deception.

    14

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Lightning Ridge there were 13 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    13

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Lightning Ridge there were 12 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    12

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Lightning Ridge there were 11 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    11

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Lightning Ridge there were 7 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Lightning Ridge there were 6 reported cases of Arson.

    6

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Lightning Ridge there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Lightning Ridge there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Lightning Ridge

    1 in 19

    In 2023 in Lightning Ridge your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 19

  • 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

  • Lightning Ridge

    1 in 11

    In 2023 in Lightning Ridge your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 11

  • 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 Lightning Ridge rank in crime?

Lightning Ridge suburb is ranked 73/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Lightning Ridge a safe suburb?

Lightning Ridge suburb is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Lightning Ridge?

The top crime types in Lightning Ridge are Justice procedures offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Lightning Ridge?

105 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Lightning Ridge in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Lightning Ridge?

Crime in Lightning Ridge has increased by 4.66% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Lightning Ridge in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Lightning Ridge 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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