Blackheath, NSW, 2785 Crime Rate and Statistics

Blackheath Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 202, down 14% from 236 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Blackheath is in the 54th percentile for safety, meaning 46% of NSW suburbs are safer than Blackheath and 54% of suburbs are more dangerous than Blackheath.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 26% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 17% (1 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 7% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 23% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 28% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Blackheath: 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 Blackheath’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 57% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 46% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Blackheath. Therefore, Blackheath’s public safety metrics are high.

How risky is that? Living in Blackheath comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 31 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 Blackheath’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 Blackheath.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Blackheath crime statistics shows that there are 986 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 Blackheath are 1 in 100.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Blackheath, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 45, equivalent to a rate of 2166 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.

Blackheath Crime Rates by Offences Division

Blackheath Crimes Against the Person

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Blackheath vs NSW

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

Blackheath Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

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

Property and Deception Offences: Blackheath vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Blackheath vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public Order and Security Offences: Blackheath vs NSW

Blackheath Crimes per Square KM

Blackheath Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Blackheath in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Blackheath?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Blackheath is steal from motor vehicle.

What is the crime rate in Blackheath?

The overall crime rate in Blackheath, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4332 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 Blackheath a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Blackheath total crime rate in 2021 was 4332. This means it’s 54% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Blackheath has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Blackheath safe at night?

39% of crimes in Blackheath occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Blackheath at night.

Total Crime Stats of Blackheath

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