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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 140 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 53.64 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 36 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 46 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
13.79 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
17.62 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
83.64% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
60.39% 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 2025 in New Lambton Heights there were 35 reported cases of Theft.

    35

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in New Lambton Heights there were 26 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    26

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in New Lambton Heights there were 24 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    24

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in New Lambton Heights there were 13 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    13

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in New Lambton Heights there were 9 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    9

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in New Lambton Heights there were 9 reported cases of Property damage.

    9

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in New Lambton Heights there were 6 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    6

  • Deception

    In 2025 in New Lambton Heights there were 4 reported cases of Deception.

    4

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in New Lambton Heights there were 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    4

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in New Lambton Heights there were 2 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in New Lambton Heights there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in New Lambton Heights there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in New Lambton Heights there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in New Lambton Heights there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 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 73

    In 2025 in New Lambton Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 73

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • New Lambton Heights

    1 in 57

    In 2025 in New Lambton Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 57

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in New Lambton Heights?

35 Theft cases were reported in New Lambton Heights in 2025.

Is crime increasing in New Lambton Heights?

Crime in New Lambton Heights has increased by 8.53% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in New Lambton Heights in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in New Lambton Heights in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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