Lakemba crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
729 recorded in this period, compared with 783 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lakemba
Lakemba is a multicultural suburb located 16 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, within the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area and the 2195 postcode. The area is characterised by a high-density commercial centre surrounded by medium-to-high-density residential housing, including numerous apartment blocks. Demographically, Lakemba is one of Sydney’s most culturally diverse communities, featuring a large Islamic population and substantial communities of South Asian, Middle Eastern, and Southeast Asian heritage, which is reflected in the suburb's cultural landscape.
The commercial heart of Lakemba is centered along Haldon Street, which functions as a vibrant shopping and dining precinct renowned for its Middle Eastern and South Asian grocers, restaurants, and bakeries. The suburb is well-serviced by public transport, featuring the Lakemba railway station on the T3 Bankstown Line, which connects residents directly to the Sydney CBD. Local amenities include public parks such as Parry Park and local educational and religious facilities, including several mosques that serve the prominent Muslim community.
Historically, the land around Lakemba was traditionally inhabited by the Darug people before European settlement. The suburb's name is derived from an Aboriginal word, recorded by early settlers in the region. Urban development accelerated following the opening of the railway line in 1909, transitioning the area from semi-rural land into a thriving residential suburb through the mid-20th century. In recent decades, Lakemba has gained wider metropolitan recognition for hosting the annual Ramadan Nights food markets on Haldon Street.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 86 | 71 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 79 | 100 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 73 | 85 |
| Malicious damage to property | 65 | 82 |
| Fraud | 44 | 94 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 44 | 47 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 37 | 43 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 27 | 25 |
| Breach bail conditions | 25 | 27 |
| Other theft | 23 | 19 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 20 | 20 |
| Sexual assault | 19 | 11 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 17 | 12 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 16 | 4 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 16 | 12 |
| Steal from dwelling | 14 | 22 |
| Steal from retail store | 14 | 8 |
| Liquor offences | 12 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 17,092 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.