Leeton Crime Index

25

(100 is safest)

Safer than 25% of most Australia suburbs

Leeton Crime Map

Leeton crime map

Leeton Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Leeton
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 1057, up 1% from 1050 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Leeton is in the 17th percentile for safety, meaning 83% of NSW suburbs are safer than Leeton and 17% of suburbs are more dangerous than Leeton.
  • There was no change in the number of assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 26% (11 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 25% (17 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 32% (55 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 38% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 1% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Leeton: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Leeton is safer than only 25% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Leeton’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

How does Leeton perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Leeton is greater than that of roughly 83% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to low public safety scores.

As a resident of Leeton, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 16 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Leeton’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Leeton. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Leeton.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Leeton is 3018 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 32 if you reside in Leeton.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Leeton are 1 in 34, with a rate of 2843 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis include theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

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.

Leeton Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person2773018
Property and deception offences2612843
Drug offences88959
Public order and security offences74806
Justice procedures offences2102288
Other offences1471601
Total105711515

Leeton Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 32

In Leeton

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Leeton vs NSW

Leeton population: 9179

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault129628641405770
Sexual offences3214650349179
Robbery317603322
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment107409101166501
Other offences against the person618836523

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault13142
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences19207
Domestic violence related assault78850
Non-domestic violence related assault46501

Leeton Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 34

In Leeton

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Leeton vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Leeton vs NSW, Australia

Leeton population: 9179

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft11718002812752204
Burglary/Break and Enter5024967545306
Arson15376016346
Malicious damage to property7949136861602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft13142
Steal from motor vehicle16174
Steal from retail store776
Break and enter dwelling43468
Break and enter non-dwelling776

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Leeton vs NSW

Drug Offences: Leeton 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 possession553403259941667
Drug dealing and trafficking1962932077705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs41116441366
Other drug offences10584110972

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: Leeton vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct4417321479212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences3014664327179.54

Leeton Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Leeton vs NSW

Leeton Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Leeton in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Leeton?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Leeton is breach apprehended violence order.

What is the crime rate in Leeton?

The overall crime rate in Leeton, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 11515 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 Leeton a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Leeton total crime rate in 2021 was 11515. This means it’s 17% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Leeton has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Leeton safe at night?

43% of crimes in Leeton occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Leeton at night.

Total Crime Stats of Leeton

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 Police25
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault7178
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault5646
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault2413
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1936
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery3619
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment96107
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person76
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft2113
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle3016
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store247
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods84
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling2725
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud3636
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences2416
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling5143
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling1617
Property and deception offencesArsonArson1115
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property7879
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine21
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis4332
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines1916
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy21
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs55
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine30
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis12
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines616
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy21
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis34
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences810
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass4633
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct108
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language42
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent31
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences5730
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences819
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences18
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences01
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences44119
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order74108
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions8780
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear03
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer1717
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