Leura Crime Index

66

(100 is safest)

Safer than 66% of most Australia suburbs

Leura Crime Map

Leura crime map

Leura Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Leura
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 202, down 7% from 217 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Leura is in the 53rd percentile for safety, meaning 47% of NSW suburbs are safer than Leura and 53% of suburbs are more dangerous than Leura.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 42% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 82% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 31% (16 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 39% (16 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Thinking of moving to Leura?

Experience the ease of moving with Muval, the ‘Uber for removals,’ backed by over 35,000 successful moves. Tap into Australia’s largest network of verified removalists nationwide. Compare prices & reviews, book, and move smoothly with Muval now!

Crime in Leura: 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 Leura is safer than only 66% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Leura’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

How does Leura perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Leura is greater than that of roughly 47% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Leura, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 36 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 Leura’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 Leura. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Leura.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Leura is 1264 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 78 if you reside in Leura.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Leura are 1 in 69, with a rate of 1419 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.

Leura Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person571264
Property and deception offences641419
Drug offences8177
Public order and security offences13288
Justice procedures offences23510
Other offences37821
Total2024480

Leura Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 78

In Leura

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Leura vs NSW

Leura population: 4509

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2762864599770
Sexual offences814650177179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2140910466501
Other offences against the person118832223

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault5111
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences367
Domestic violence related assault9200
Non-domestic violence related assault18399

Leura Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 69

In Leura

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Leura vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Leura vs NSW, Australia

Leura population: 4509

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft361800287982204
Burglary/Break and Enter32496767306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property2549136554602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft244
Steal from motor vehicle489
Steal from retail store8177
Break and enter dwelling122
Break and enter non-dwelling244

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Leura vs NSW

Drug Offences: Leura 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 possession73403215541667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116221366
Other drug offences05841072

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: Leura vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1117321244212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences21466444179.54

Leura Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Leura vs NSW

Leura Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Leura in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Leura?

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

What is the crime rate in Leura?

The overall crime rate in Leura, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4480 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 Leura a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Leura total crime rate in 2021 was 4480. This means it’s 53% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Leura has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Leura safe at night?

39% of crimes in Leura occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Leura at night.

Total Crime Stats of Leura

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 Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault119
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault818
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault35
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences510
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery163
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 harassment2321
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person21
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle34
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store158
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling95
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1610
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences76
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling101
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling712
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property4125
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis35
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs20
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 amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass67
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language13
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences22
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences1018
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences02
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences06
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1011
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order414
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions88
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer31
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

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