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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)
  • Population
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    2,610

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    2.97 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    129

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    49.43

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    30

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

  • Property Crimes
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    44

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    11.49

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    16.86

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    82.18%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    59.12%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

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

    35

  • Assault and related offences

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

    19

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    16

  • Deception

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

    13

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    12

  • Sexual offences

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

    10

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    5

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    5

  • Property damage

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

    4

  • Drug use and possession

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

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    2

  • Robbery

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

    1

  • Other drug offences

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

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    1

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


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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