Leumeah Crime Index

30

(100 is safest)

Safer than 30% of most Australia suburbs

Leumeah Crime Map

Leumeah crime map

Leumeah Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Leumeah
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 1030, down 2% from 1053 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Leumeah is in the 19th percentile for safety, meaning 81% of NSW suburbs are safer than Leumeah and 19% of suburbs are more dangerous than Leumeah.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 5% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 6% (1 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 increased by 27% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 18% (32 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 88% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 8% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Leumeah: 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 Leumeah’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 30% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 81% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Leumeah. Therefore, Leumeah’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Leumeah comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 18 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 Leumeah’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 Leumeah.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Leumeah crime statistics shows that there are 2088 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 Leumeah are 1 in 47.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Leumeah, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 31, equivalent to a rate of 3101 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.

Leumeah Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person2082088
Property and deception offences3093101
Drug offences66662
Public order and security offences39391
Justice procedures offences80803
Other offences3283292
Total103010338

Leumeah Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 47

In Leumeah

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Leumeah vs NSW

Leumeah population: 9963

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault116628641164770
Sexual offences1614650161179
Robbery117601022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment6940910693501
Other offences against the person618836023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault550
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences11110
Domestic violence related assault74743
Non-domestic violence related assault39391

Leumeah Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 31

In Leumeah

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Leumeah vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Leumeah vs NSW, Australia

Leumeah population: 9963

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft14918002814962204
Burglary/Break and Enter4224967422306
Arson937609046
Malicious damage to property109491361094602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft12120
Steal from motor vehicle27271
Steal from retail store11110
Break and enter dwelling28281
Break and enter non-dwelling14141

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Leumeah vs NSW

Drug Offences: Leumeah 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 possession523403252241667
Drug dealing and trafficking36293307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116101366
Other drug offences10584110072

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: Leumeah vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct2117321211212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1814664181179.54

Leumeah Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Leumeah vs NSW

Leumeah Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Leumeah in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Leumeah?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Leumeah is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Leumeah?

The overall crime rate in Leumeah, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 10338 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 Leumeah a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Leumeah total crime rate in 2021 was 10338. This means it’s 19% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Leumeah has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Leumeah safe at night?

28% of crimes in Leumeah occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Leumeah at night.

Total Crime Stats of Leumeah

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 Police13
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault7574
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault3439
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault85
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences955
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery4411
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 harassment6269
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person16
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft2412
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle4627
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store911
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods1311
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling3120
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person33
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud4455
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1110
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling2528
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling8114
Property and deception offencesArsonArson29
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property119109
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine37
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics61
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis4229
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines1610
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy50
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs185
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis31
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy50
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs42
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences710
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass1015
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct32
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent23
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences2918
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences916
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences50
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences225171
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences32141
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order2933
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions4638
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer137
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures42

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