Crime Rates for Mount Lewis, NSW
⇌ Compare Mount Lewis with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Mount Lewis (2190) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 37 reported incidents, equal to 2,998 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Mount Lewis, NSW in 2021 was 1,234. In the last 10 years, Mount Lewis, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 137.1 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 102.8 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 617 people. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.
Most Common Crimes in Mount Lewis for 2026: Theft (11), Assault (7), Drug offences (5).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 43 | 59 | 33 | 60 | 48 | 61 | 48 | 37 | 38 | 44 | 37 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Assault | 3 | 13 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 7 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Drug offences | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Other offences | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Robbery | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Theft | 29 | 31 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 11 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Mount Lewis, NSW recorded 37 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 178 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 4 | 25.00% (4) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 5 | -60.00% (5) |
| Trespass | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Other drug offences | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Liquor offences | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 5 | 1 | 400.00% (1) |
| Fraud | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Other theft | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 0 | 4 | -100.00% (4) |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Mar 2026), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as incidents per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported incidents and population data from the last census (2021). Rates may appear higher or lower than current reality depending on population changes, so it is difficult to declare any suburb completely safe or unsafe.
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FAQ About Crime in Mount Lewis, NSW
How common is car theft in the Mount Lewis, NSW?
There were 1 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 365 day.
Is Mount Lewis, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Mount Lewis, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 2,998 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Mar 2026 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Mount Lewis, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Mount Lewis, NSW was Theft with 11 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Mount Lewis, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 39% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Mount Lewis, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 13 incident against persons in Mount Lewis, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Mount Lewis, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 12 property crime incident in Mount Lewis, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Mount Lewis, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Mount Lewis, NSW recorded 5 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Mount Lewis (2021)
Mount Lewis is a quiet suburb with around 1234 people. The area is highly family-oriented, with 61.3% of households being couple families with children and an average household size of 3.3 people. The median household weekly income is $1539, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.7%. While 55.6% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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