Lidcombe crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1,486 recorded in this period, compared with 1,494 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lidcombe
Lidcombe is a major multicultural suburb located 15 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, within the Cumberland Council local government area and the 2141 postcode. Spanning a largely flat urban landscape, the suburb serves as a critical strategic junction connecting Sydney's inner west, western suburbs, and southern regions via major arterial roads and the Main Southern railway line. Census data indicates that Lidcombe has a diverse and growing population, characterized by a high proportion of residents born overseas—particularly from China, South Korea, and the Indian subcontinent—contributing to a vibrant, multi-ethnic demographic profile.
The local lifestyle is defined by high-density residential development near the transport hub, transitioning into quieter suburban streets featuring traditional detached and semi-detached housing further away. Lidcombe's commercial core is centered around Joseph Street and the railway station, offering a dense array of retail outlets, professional services, and particularly prominent Korean and Asian restaurants and supermarkets. The suburb also encompasses significant industrial and commercial precincts, such as Lidcombe Business Park, alongside community amenities like the Peacock Gardens, Wyatt Park, and the Auburn Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre, which serve the wider region.
Originally inhabited by the Wangal clan of the Darug people, European settlement in the area began in the late 18th century, with the locality initially known as Haslem's Creek. Due to the establishment of the Necropolis (Rookwood Cemetery) in 1867, the area developed a morbid association, prompting locals to petition for a name change to 'Lidcombe' in 1913, formed as a portmanteau of two prominent local aldermen, Lidwill and Coomber. The suburb retains several heritage-listed sites, including the historic Lidcombe railway station infrastructure and various Victorian and Federation-era residential buildings that reflect its evolution from a rural outpost into a bustling industrial and residential hub.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 170 | 182 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 115 | 119 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 106 | 104 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 102 | 95 |
| Fraud | 100 | 109 |
| Steal from dwelling | 100 | 99 |
| Malicious damage to property | 99 | 88 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 81 | 96 |
| Other theft | 77 | 67 |
| Steal from retail store | 53 | 70 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 51 | 72 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 51 | 41 |
| Sexual assault | 45 | 53 |
| Liquor offences | 37 | 6 |
| Breach bail conditions | 32 | 30 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 29 | 16 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 26 | 29 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 22 | 14 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 23,663 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.