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Crime rate in Lithgow, NSW, Australia, 2790

Suburb in Lithgow

Crime Rank: 51/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    4,956

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    5.98 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    975

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    196.73

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    160

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

  • Property Crimes

    351

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    32.28

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    70.82

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    94.99%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    91.3%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Lithgow there were 208 cases of Theft.

    208

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Lithgow there were 172 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    172

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Lithgow there were 128 cases of Assault and related offences.

    128

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Lithgow there were 119 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    119

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Lithgow there were 98 cases of Property damage.

    98

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Lithgow there were 42 cases of Deception.

    42

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Lithgow there were 41 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    41

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Lithgow there were 34 cases of Drug use and possession.

    34

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Lithgow there were 27 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    27

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Lithgow there were 25 cases of Sexual offences.

    25

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Lithgow there were 18 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    18

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Lithgow there were 15 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    15

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Lithgow there were 15 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    15

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Lithgow there were 11 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    11

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Lithgow there were 5 cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Lithgow there were 5 cases of Other drug offences.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Lithgow there were 4 cases of Arson.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Lithgow there were 2 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Lithgow there were 2 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Lithgow there were 1 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Lithgow there were 1 cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Lithgow

    1 in 31

    In 2023 in Lithgow your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 31

  • 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

  • Lithgow

    1 in 14

    In 2023 in Lithgow your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 14

  • 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lithgow rank in crime?

Lithgow suburb is ranked 51/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Lithgow a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Lithgow?

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

What is the most reported crime in Lithgow?

208 Theft cases were reported in Lithgow in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Lithgow?

Crime in Lithgow has increased by 10.05% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Lithgow in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Lithgow 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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