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Crime rate in New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia, 2305

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,610 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.97 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 129 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 49.43 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 30 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 44 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
11.49 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
16.86 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
82.18% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
59.12% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year New Lambton Heights crime trends

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New Lambton Heights crime compared

Top crime types in New Lambton Heights:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in New Lambton Heights there were 35 reported cases of Theft.

    35

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in New Lambton Heights there were 19 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    19

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in New Lambton Heights there were 16 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    16

  • Deception

    In 2023 in New Lambton Heights there were 13 reported cases of Deception.

    13

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in New Lambton Heights there were 12 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    12

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in New Lambton Heights there were 10 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    10

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in New Lambton Heights there were 5 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    5

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in New Lambton Heights there were 5 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    5

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in New Lambton Heights there were 4 reported cases of Property damage.

    4

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in New Lambton Heights there were 4 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in New Lambton Heights there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in New Lambton Heights there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in New Lambton Heights there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in New Lambton Heights there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in New Lambton Heights there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • New Lambton Heights

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in New Lambton Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • 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

  • New Lambton Heights

    1 in 59

    In 2023 in New Lambton Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 59

  • 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 New Lambton Heights rank in crime?

New Lambton Heights suburb is ranked 12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is New Lambton Heights a safe suburb?

New Lambton Heights suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in New Lambton Heights?

The top crime types in New Lambton Heights are Theft, Assault and related offences, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in New Lambton Heights?

35 Theft cases were reported in New Lambton Heights in 2023.

Is crime increasing in New Lambton Heights?

Crime in New Lambton Heights has decreased by 7.19% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in New Lambton Heights in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in New Lambton Heights 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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