Lincoln West Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Lincoln West is 3.33941 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 305 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2021, April 2023, July 2025.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 29.0%
  Theft accounts for 29.0 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 16.0%
  Burglary accounts for 16.0 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Lincoln West a safe suburb to live in?

  Lincoln West ranks in the top 92 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Lincoln West?

  The annual crime rate in Lincoln West is 3.33941 per 1,000 residents.

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