Lambton Crime Index

32

(100 is safest)

Safer than 32% of most Australia suburbs

Lambton Crime Map

Lambton crime map

Lambton Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Lambton.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Lambton
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 335, down 10% from 374 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Lambton is in the 36th percentile for safety, meaning 64% of NSW suburbs are safer than Lambton and 36% of suburbs are more dangerous than Lambton.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 36% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 17% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 14% (18 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 67% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 38% (21 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Lambton: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Lambton’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 32% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 64% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Lambton. Therefore, Lambton’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Lambton comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 19 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Lambton’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Lambton.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Lambton crime statistics shows that there are 1749 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Lambton are 1 in 56.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Lambton, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 30, equivalent to a rate of 3267 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

Lambton Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person911749
Property and deception offences1703267
Drug offences9173
Public order and security offences12231
Justice procedures offences43826
Other offences10192
Total3356439

Lambton Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 56

In Lambton

1 in 65

In NSW

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Lambton vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Lambton vs NSW

Lambton population: 5203

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault4562864865770
Sexual offences1214650231179
Robbery317605822
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3140910596501
Other offences against the person01883023

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Lambton crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault596
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences7135
Domestic violence related assault23442
Non-domestic violence related assault21404

Lambton Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 30

In Lambton

1 in 30

In NSW

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Lambton vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Lambton vs NSW, Australia

Lambton population: 5203

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft11118002821332204
Burglary/Break and Enter1924967365306
Arson537609646
Malicious damage to property3549136673602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Lambton crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft10192
Steal from motor vehicle39750
Steal from retail store238
Break and enter dwelling13250
Break and enter non-dwelling6115

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Lambton vs NSW

Drug Offences: Lambton vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession83403215441667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences158411972

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Lambton vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct717321135212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences51466496179.54

Lambton Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Lambton vs NSW

Lambton Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Lambton in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Lambton in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Lambton?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Lambton is steal from motor vehicle.

What is the crime rate in Lambton?

The overall crime rate in Lambton, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6439 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Lambton a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Lambton total crime rate in 2021 was 6439. This means it’s 36% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Lambton has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Lambton safe at night?

36% of crimes in Lambton occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Lambton at night.

Total Crime Stats of Lambton

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police01
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1323
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2021
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault25
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences430
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery427
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping10
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment2331
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft610
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle4139
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store32
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods90
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1716
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person11
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud4230
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1013
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1713
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling616
Property and deception offencesArsonArson25
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property5635
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis34
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines32
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy21
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs41
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines190
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences41
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass43
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct12
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent11
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences75
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences30
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences01
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences109
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1922
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1316
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer13
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures12

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

  • NSW Police public site
  • NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney