Blaxland Crime Index

54

(100 is safest)

Safer than 54% of most Australia suburbs

Blaxland Crime Map

Blaxland crime map

Blaxland Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Blaxland
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 379, up 21% from 314 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Blaxland is in the 47th percentile for safety, meaning 53% of NSW suburbs are safer than Blaxland and 47% of suburbs are more dangerous than Blaxland.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 180% (18 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 44% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 29% (20 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 70% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 9% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Blaxland: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Blaxland are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 54% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Blaxland are higher than approximately 53% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has moderate scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 29 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Blaxland’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Blaxland. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Blaxland Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1504 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Blaxland was 1 in 65. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Blaxland is 1 in 54, with a rate of 1813 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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.

Blaxland Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1121504
Property and deception offences1351813
Drug offences14188
Public order and security offences12161
Justice procedures offences31416
Other offences751007
Total3795090

Blaxland Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 65

In Blaxland

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Blaxland vs NSW

Blaxland population: 7446

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault3662864483770
Sexual offences2814650376179
Robbery217602722
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion1127132
Intimidation, stalking and harassment4440910591501
Other offences against the person118831323

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault17228
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences11148
Domestic violence related assault16215
Non-domestic violence related assault19255

Blaxland Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 54

In Blaxland

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Blaxland vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Blaxland vs NSW, Australia

Blaxland population: 7446

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft8818002811822204
Burglary/Break and Enter1324967175306
Arson237602746
Malicious damage to property3249136430602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft340
Steal from motor vehicle33443
Steal from retail store113
Break and enter dwelling9121
Break and enter non-dwelling454

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Blaxland vs NSW

Drug Offences: Blaxland 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 possession103403213441667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293137705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116131366
Other drug offences258412772

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: Blaxland vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct41732154212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences814664107179.54

Blaxland Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Blaxland vs NSW

Blaxland Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Blaxland in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Blaxland?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Blaxland is intimidation, stalking and harassment.

What is the crime rate in Blaxland?

The overall crime rate in Blaxland, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5090 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 Blaxland a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Blaxland total crime rate in 2021 was 5090. This means it’s 47% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Blaxland has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Blaxland safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Blaxland

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 Police11
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault2416
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2319
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault617
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences426
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery1811
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion01
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment2444
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft103
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1433
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store51
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling914
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person01
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1826
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences109
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling139
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling1014
Property and deception offencesArsonArson12
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property3532
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis56
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs33
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
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 cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass54
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences58
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences134
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences633
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences838
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1923
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions298
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer30
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures20

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