Black Hill Crime Index

35

(100 is safest)

Safer than 35% of most Australia suburbs

Black Hill Crime Map

Black Hill crime map

Black Hill Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Black Hill.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Black Hill
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 63, up 50% from 42 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Black Hill is in the 16th percentile for safety, meaning 84% of NSW suburbs are safer than Black Hill and 16% of suburbs are more dangerous than Black Hill.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 450% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 38% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 14% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 67% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Black Hill: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Black Hill’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 35% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 84% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Black Hill. Therefore, Black Hill’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Black Hill comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 4 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Black Hill’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Black Hill.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Black Hill crime statistics shows that there are 4239 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Black Hill are 1 in 23.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Black Hill, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 21, equivalent to a rate of 4624 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

Black Hill Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person224239
Property and deception offences244624
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences3578
Justice procedures offences4771
Other offences101927
Total6312139

Black Hill Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 23

In Black Hill

1 in 65

In NSW

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Black Hill vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Black Hill vs NSW

Black Hill population: 519

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault11628642119770
Sexual offences514650963179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment6409101156501
Other offences against the person01883023

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Black Hill crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault3578
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences2385
Domestic violence related assault3578
Non-domestic violence related assault81541

Black Hill Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 21

In Black Hill

1 in 30

In NSW

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Black Hill vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Black Hill vs NSW, Australia

Black Hill population: 519

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft618002811562204
Burglary/Break and Enter124967193306
Arson2376038546
Malicious damage to property15491362890602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Black Hill crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle1193
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling1193
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Black Hill vs NSW

Drug Offences: Black Hill vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession034032041667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Black Hill vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct217321385212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences114664193179.54

Black Hill Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Black Hill vs NSW

Black Hill Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Black Hill in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Black Hill in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Black Hill?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Black Hill is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Black Hill?

The overall crime rate in Black Hill, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 12139 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Black Hill a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Black Hill total crime rate in 2021 was 12139. This means it’s 16% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Black Hill has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Black Hill safe at night?

41% of crimes in Black Hill occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Black Hill at night.

Total Crime Stats of Black Hill

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault03
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault28
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault73
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences14
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery32
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment46
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store10
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud34
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences11
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling01
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson22
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property915
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent01
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences01
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences310
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions53
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

  • NSW Police public site
  • NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney