Crime & Disadvantage Lewisham NSW 2049

Crime & Safety in Lewisham (NSW) NSW 2049: Is it safe?

Safety Score in Lewisham (NSW)

The higher the score, the more free the area is from crime.
Sources: TORREN, BOCSAR and Microburbs, 1997 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Sydney	Trend
Night time safety (LGA)	62.1%	Top 41%	Data for Dec 2014
Thefts (all types)	1 incident per 43.1 residents	Bottom 45%	448% to Dec 2021
Total violent crime	1 incident per 262 residents	Bottom 20%	5% to Dec 2021
Domestic violence related assault	1 incident per 262 residents	Bottom 21%	16% to Dec 2021

Disadvantage in Lewisham (NSW)

Lewisham (NSW) Hyperlocal Public Housing Map

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The proportion of residents under 65 who rely on government support, live in high stress environments or are otherwise alienated from mainstream society.
Sources: ABS, ATO, DSS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2001 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Sydney	Trend
Alienation level	5.2	Top 25%	0 to Dec 2019
Homelessness (SA2)	1.0%	Top 33%	35% to Dec 2019
Average welfare payments (Postcode)	$6,160	Bottom 31%	57% to Dec 2019
Public housing	0.6%	Top 20%	44% to Jan 2021
Unemployed	0.1%	Bottom 37%	49% to Dec 2021
Welfare recipients (Postcode)	179	Top 41%	51% to Dec 2020

Addiction Levels in Lewisham (NSW)

The proportion of residents who have at least one addiction including alcoholism, gambling and illicit drugs.
Sources: TORREN, BOCSAR and Microburbs, 1997 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Sydney	Trend
Alcoholics - people (LGA)	13.0%	Bottom 28%	Data for Dec 2018
Drug offences (all types)	1 incident per 159 residents	Bottom 25%	80% to Dec 2021
Poker machines	32	Top 24%	Data for Dec 2022
Betting and gaming offences	0	Top 49%	Data for Dec 2021

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