Blackett Crime Index

9

(100 is safest)

Safer than 9% of most Australia suburbs

Blackett Crime Map

Blackett crime map

Blackett Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Blackett
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 561, up 5% from 536 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Blackett is in the 12st percentile for safety, meaning 89% of NSW suburbs are safer than Blackett and 11% of suburbs are more dangerous than Blackett.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 5% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 24% (4 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 decreased by 49% (16 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 6% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 133% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 17% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (25 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Blackett: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Blackett is ranked safer than 9% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Blackett crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 89% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Blackett. As a result, Blackett has low scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Blackett, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 9 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Blackett’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Blackett’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Blackett’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Blackett is 4939 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Blackett is 1 in 19. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Blackett is 1 in 20. This is equal to a rate of 4688 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here include theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

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.

Blackett Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1774939
Property and deception offences1684688
Drug offences27753
Public order and security offences23642
Justice procedures offences782176
Other offences882455
Total56115653

Blackett Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 19

In Blackett

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Blackett vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Blackett vs NSW

Blackett population: 3584

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault101628642818770
Sexual offences1314650363179
Robbery7176019522
Abduction and kidnapping2203563
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment52409101451501
Other offences against the person218835623

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault10279
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences384
Domestic violence related assault631758
Non-domestic violence related assault35977

Blackett Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 20

In Blackett

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Blackett vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Blackett vs NSW, Australia

Blackett population: 3584

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft7318002820372204
Burglary/Break and Enter1724967474306
Arson4376011246
Malicious damage to property74491362065602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft10279
Steal from motor vehicle15419
Steal from retail store5140
Break and enter dwelling17474
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Blackett vs NSW

Drug Offences: Blackett 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 possession253403269841667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences258415672

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: Blackett vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1317321363212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1014664279179.54

Blackett Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Blackett vs NSW

Blackett Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Blackett in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Blackett?

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

What is the crime rate in Blackett?

The overall crime rate in Blackett, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 15653 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 Blackett a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Blackett total crime rate in 2021 was 15653. This means it’s 11% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Blackett has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Blackett safe at night?

32% of crimes in Blackett occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Blackett at night.

Total Crime Stats of Blackett

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 Police73
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault4563
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault4435
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault1210
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences514
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery153
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping02
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment5752
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person42
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft1210
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1115
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store15
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods83
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1817
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person36
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1514
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences103
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling2617
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling710
Property and deception offencesArsonArson34
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property9974
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis919
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines73
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs22
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 amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences32
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass59
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent63
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1310
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences01
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences31
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1386
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order3838
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions3229
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer99
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures01

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