Lyndhurst Crime Index

56

(100 is safest)

Safer than 56% of most Australia suburbs

Lyndhurst Crime Map

Lyndhurst (Blayney) crime map

Lyndhurst Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Lyndhurst (Blayney)
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 11, down 54% from 24 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Lyndhurst is in the 70th percentile for safety, meaning 30% of NSW suburbs are safer than Lyndhurst and 70% of suburbs are more dangerous than Lyndhurst.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (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 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 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 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Lyndhurst: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Lyndhurst are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 56% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Lyndhurst are higher than approximately 30% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 44 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Lyndhurst’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Lyndhurst. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Lyndhurst Crime rate for crimes against the person is 840 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Lyndhurst was 1 in 118. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Lyndhurst is 1 in 70, with a rate of 1401 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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.

Lyndhurst Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person3840
Property and deception offences51401
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences1280
Justice procedures offences00
Other offences2560
Total113081

Lyndhurst Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 118

In Lyndhurst

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Lyndhurst (Blayney) vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Lyndhurst vs NSW

Lyndhurst population: 357

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault162864280770
Sexual offences114650280179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment140910280501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1280
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault00
Non-domestic violence related assault1280

Lyndhurst Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 70

In Lyndhurst (Blayney)

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Lyndhurst (Blayney) vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Lyndhurst vs NSW, Australia

Lyndhurst population: 357

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft21800285602204
Burglary/Break and Enter124967280306
Arson1376028046
Malicious damage to property149136280602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1280
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling1280
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Lyndhurst (Blayney) vs NSW

Drug Offences: Lyndhurst 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 possession034032041667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
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: Lyndhurst vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct117321280212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Lyndhurst Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Lyndhurst (Blayney) vs NSW

Lyndhurst Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Lyndhurst in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Lyndhurst?

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

What is the crime rate in Lyndhurst?

The overall crime rate in Lyndhurst, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3081 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 Lyndhurst a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Lyndhurst total crime rate in 2021 was 3081. This means it’s 70% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Lyndhurst has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Lyndhurst safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Lyndhurst

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 assault20
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault11
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault21
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery00
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 harassment61
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud00
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling01
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property21
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 cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
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 offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences60
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences22
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
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