3Lithgow
Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 3 out of 10 Above average crime
3/10 in New South Wales · 7/10 in the world
Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 28,855 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by BOCSAR (12 months to June 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 1.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 71 | 343.1 | 238.8 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 300 | 1,449.8 | 872.4 |
| Includes domestic violence related assault. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 2 | 9.7 | 20.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Theft, including break and enter | 483 | 2,334.1 | 2,125.6 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 180 | 869.9 | 484 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Malicious damage to property | 209 | 1,010 | 560.6 |
Source: BOCSAR, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 0 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 71 |
| Violence | 300 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Theft and burglary | 483 |
| Drugs | 180 |
| Damage and public order | 209 |
Questions about crime in Lithgow
- Is Lithgow safe?
- Lithgow: Safety 3 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Lithgow?
- Lithgow: Weighted crime: 28,855 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in Lithgow?
- Recorded homicides in Lithgow (12 months to June 2026): 0.
Other places nearby
- Blue Mountains 9/10
- Hawkesbury 7/10
- Bathurst 4/10
- Penrith 5/10
- Oberon 8/10
- The Hills 10/10
- Blacktown 6/10
- Wollondilly 10/10
