Lindfield Crime Index

81

(100 is safest)

Safer than 81% of most Australia suburbs

Lindfield Crime Map

Lindfield crime map

Lindfield Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Lindfield
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 314, up 8% from 290 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Lindfield is in the 73rd percentile for safety, meaning 27% of NSW suburbs are safer than Lindfield and 73% of suburbs are more dangerous than Lindfield.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 6% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 71% (5 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 45% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 14% (19 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 400% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 35% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Lindfield: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Lindfield is ranked safer than 81% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Lindfield crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

In NSW, only about 27% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Lindfield. As a result, Lindfield has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Lindfield, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 49 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Lindfield’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Lindfield’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Lindfield’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Lindfield is 403 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Lindfield is 1 in 247. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Lindfield is 1 in 62. This is equal to a rate of 1594 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here 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.

Lindfield Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person44403
Property and deception offences1741594
Drug offences15137
Public order and security offences14128
Justice procedures offences12110
Other offences55504
Total3142877

Lindfield Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 247

In Lindfield

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Lindfield vs NSW

Lindfield population: 10914

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1662864147770
Sexual offences1214650110179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1640910147501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault655
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences655
Domestic violence related assault11101
Non-domestic violence related assault327

Lindfield Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 62

In Lindfield

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Lindfield vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Lindfield vs NSW, Australia

Lindfield population: 10914

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft11818002810812204
Burglary/Break and Enter2924967266306
Arson13760946
Malicious damage to property2649136238602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1092
Steal from motor vehicle20183
Steal from retail store25229
Break and enter dwelling24220
Break and enter non-dwelling546

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Lindfield vs NSW

Drug Offences: Lindfield 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 possession143403212841667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences15841972

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: Lindfield vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct61732155212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences81466473179.54

Lindfield Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Lindfield vs NSW

Lindfield Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Lindfield in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Lindfield?

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

What is the crime rate in Lindfield?

The overall crime rate in Lindfield, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2877 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 Lindfield a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Lindfield total crime rate in 2021 was 2877. This means it’s 73% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Lindfield has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Lindfield safe at night?

34% of crimes in Lindfield occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Lindfield at night.

Total Crime Stats of Lindfield

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 Police12
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault911
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault73
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault36
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences437
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery456
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion10
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment416
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft210
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1320
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store4125
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods23
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling2212
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person20
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud4537
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1011
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1924
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling115
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property4026
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis68
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines03
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs03
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass64
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct22
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences58
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences14
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences2120
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences531
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions79
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer21
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures01

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