Blair Athol Crime Index

97

(100 is safest)

Safer than 97% of most Australia suburbs

Blair Athol Crime Map

Blair Athol crime map

Blair Athol Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Blair Athol
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 52, down 7% from 56 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Blair Athol is in the 87th percentile for safety, meaning 13% of NSW suburbs are safer than Blair Athol and 87% of suburbs are more dangerous than Blair Athol.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 82% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 300% (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 48% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

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Crime in Blair Athol: 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, Blair Athol is ranked safer than 97% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Blair Athol crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

In NSW, only about 13% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Blair Athol. As a result, Blair Athol has very high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Blair Athol, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 100 (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 Blair Athol’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 Blair Athol’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Blair Athol’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 Blair Athol is 220 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 Blair Athol is 1 in 453. 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 Blair Athol is 1 in 129. This is equal to a rate of 771 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.

Blair Athol Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person6220
Property and deception offences21771
Drug offences273
Public order and security offences273
Justice procedures offences7257
Other offences14514
Total521910

Blair Athol Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 453

In Blair Athol

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Blair Athol vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Blair Athol vs NSW

Blair Athol population: 2722

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault26286473770
Sexual offences414650147179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment0409100501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault3110
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences137
Domestic violence related assault137
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Blair Athol Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 129

In Blair Athol

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Blair Athol vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Blair Athol vs NSW, Australia

Blair Athol population: 2722

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft131800284782204
Burglary/Break and Enter22496773306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property649136220602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft137
Steal from motor vehicle5184
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling273
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Blair Athol vs NSW

Drug Offences: Blair Athol 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 possession2340327341667
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: Blair Athol vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct11732137212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466437179.54

Blair Athol Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Blair Athol vs NSW

Blair Athol Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Blair Athol in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Blair Athol?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Blair Athol is fraud.

What is the crime rate in Blair Athol?

The overall crime rate in Blair Athol, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1910 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 Blair Athol a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Blair Athol total crime rate in 2021 was 1910. This means it’s 87% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Blair Athol has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Blair Athol safe at night?

28% of crimes in Blair Athol occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Blair Athol at night.

Total Crime Stats of Blair Athol

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 Police01
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault51
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault60
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault03
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences17
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery131
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 harassment40
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft31
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle55
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store10
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling20
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud137
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences10
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling12
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property66
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 cannabis02
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 conductTrespass01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
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 offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences313
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order34
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer02
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