North Lambton crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
248 recorded in this period, compared with 192 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About North Lambton
North Lambton is a residential suburb located in the Hunter region of New South Wales, within the City of Newcastle local government area and bearing the postcode 2299. Situated approximately six kilometres northwest of the Newcastle central business district, the locality is primarily residential in character. It is bounded by surrounding suburbs including Jesmond, Callaghan, and Lambton, and features a standard suburban demographic profile typical of the inner-outer ring of the Newcastle metropolitan area.
Local life and amenities in North Lambton are closely tied to its immediate neighbours and its proximity to major regional infrastructure. The suburb is located adjacent to the main campus of the University of Newcastle in neighboring Callaghan, which influences the local rental market and demographic makeup with a student presence. Residents have access to local parks, sports grounds, and neighborhood commercial strips, while benefiting from comprehensive retail, educational, and medical services available in nearby Lambton and major shopping centres such as Stockland Jesmond.
Historically, North Lambton shares its developmental roots with the broader Lambton area, which grew significantly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries due to the expansion of the coal mining industry in the Hunter Valley. While original mining infrastructure has largely receded, the suburb retains a traditional working-class heritage, which has progressively evolved into a settled, established residential community featuring a mix of mid-20th-century housing and modern infill development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 60 | 57 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 28 | 24 |
| Malicious damage to property | 20 | 19 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 19 | 17 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 18 | 15 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 18 | 8 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 15 | 7 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 11 | 8 |
| Steal from dwelling | 8 | 5 |
| Breach bail conditions | 7 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 5 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 6 |
| Trespass | 4 | 2 |
| Assault Police | 3 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 3 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 3 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 2 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,454 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.