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

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 16/100

(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 33 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
12.64 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
85.85% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
58.96% 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 2024 in New Lambton Heights there were 33 reported cases of Theft.

    33

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in New Lambton Heights there were 30 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    30

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in New Lambton Heights there were 15 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    15

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in New Lambton Heights there were 9 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    9

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in New Lambton Heights there were 9 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    9

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in New Lambton Heights there were 8 reported cases of Property damage.

    8

  • Deception

    In 2024 in New Lambton Heights there were 8 reported cases of Deception.

    8

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in New Lambton Heights there were 5 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    5

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in New Lambton Heights there were 3 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    3

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in New Lambton Heights there were 3 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    3

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in New Lambton Heights there were 3 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in New Lambton Heights there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in New Lambton Heights there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in New Lambton Heights there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • New Lambton Heights

    1 in 79

    In 2024 in New Lambton Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 79

  • 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

  • New Lambton Heights

    1 in 59

    In 2024 in New Lambton Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 59

  • 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 New Lambton Heights rank in crime?

New Lambton Heights suburb is ranked 16/100 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 moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some 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, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in New Lambton Heights?

33 Theft cases were reported in New Lambton Heights in 2024.

Is crime increasing in New Lambton Heights?

Crime in New Lambton Heights has decreased by 0% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in New Lambton Heights in 2024?

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