Blacktown Crime Index

17

(100 is safest)

Safer than 17% of most Australia suburbs

Blacktown Crime Map

Blacktown crime map

Blacktown Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Blacktown
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 15102, up 29% from 11707 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Blacktown is in the 4th percentile for safety, meaning 96% of NSW suburbs are safer than Blacktown and 4% of suburbs are more dangerous than Blacktown.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 13% (112 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 20% (34 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 13% (20 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 1% (16 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 46% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 3% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 5% (21 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Blacktown: 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 Blacktown’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 17% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 96% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Blacktown. Therefore, Blacktown’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Blacktown comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 13 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 Blacktown’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 Blacktown.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Blacktown crime statistics shows that there are 2837 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 Blacktown are 1 in 34.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Blacktown, 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 4459 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.

Blacktown Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person14452837
Property and deception offences22714459
Drug offences312613
Public order and security offences253497
Justice procedures offences12432441
Other offences957818807
Total1510229653

Blacktown Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 34

In Blacktown

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Blacktown vs NSW

Blacktown population: 50929

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide17221
Assault766628641504770
Sexual offences13314650261179
Robbery3517606922
Abduction and kidnapping120323
Blackmail and Extortion312762
Intimidation, stalking and harassment48940910960501
Other offences against the person1718833323

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder12
Sexual assault65128
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences68134
Domestic violence related assault368723
Non-domestic violence related assault361709

Blacktown Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 21

In Blacktown

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Blacktown vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Blacktown vs NSW, Australia

Blacktown population: 50929

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft163118002832032204
Burglary/Break and Enter17224967338306
Arson1937603746
Malicious damage to property44949136882602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft88173
Steal from motor vehicle302593
Steal from retail store301591
Break and enter dwelling131257
Break and enter non-dwelling4181

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Blacktown vs NSW

Drug Offences: Blacktown 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 possession2643403251841667
Drug dealing and trafficking136293267705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs4111681366
Other drug offences3158416172

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: Blacktown vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct11217321220212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences14114664277179.54

Blacktown Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Blacktown vs NSW

Blacktown Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Blacktown in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 1 murders in Blacktown in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 1.

What’s the most common crime in Blacktown?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Blacktown is breach bail conditions.

What is the crime rate in Blacktown?

The overall crime rate in Blacktown, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 29653 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 Blacktown a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Blacktown total crime rate in 2021 was 29653. This means it’s 4% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Blacktown has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Blacktown safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Blacktown

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder01
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police3737
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault402368
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault439361
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault8465
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences83512
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery55068
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping01
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion13
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment507489
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person1417
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft9188
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle299302
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store241301
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods7292
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling92136
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person5940
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud550512
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences211160
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling117131
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling35141
Property and deception offencesArsonArson1519
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property470449
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine28
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics56
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis120142
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines4564
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs5143
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine21
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics31
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis44
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines54
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy90
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs42
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis74
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs21
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences2331
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass6750
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct2823
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language1514
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent2525
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences106141
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences8456
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences74
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences10
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences59897091
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences2292427
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody41
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order162215
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions774931
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear111
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer6867
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures2118

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

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