Blaxlands Ridge, NSW, 2758 Crime Rate and Statistics

Blaxlands Ridge Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 55, up 267% from 15 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Blaxlands Ridge is in the 22nd percentile for safety, meaning 78% of NSW suburbs are safer than Blaxlands Ridge and 22% of suburbs are more dangerous than Blaxlands Ridge.

• There was no change in the number of assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

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

• There was no change in the number of burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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

• There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Blaxlands Ridge: 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 Blaxlands Ridge’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 60% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 78% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Blaxlands Ridge. Therefore, Blaxlands Ridge’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Blaxlands Ridge comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 48 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 Blaxlands Ridge’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 Blaxlands Ridge.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Blaxlands Ridge crime statistics shows that there are 514 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 Blaxlands Ridge are 1 in 194.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Blaxlands Ridge, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 64, equivalent to a rate of 1541 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.

Blaxlands Ridge Crime Rates by Offences Division

Blaxlands Ridge 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: Blaxlands Ridge vs NSW

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

Blaxlands Ridge 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: Blaxlands Ridge vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Blaxlands Ridge vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public Order and Security Offences: Blaxlands Ridge vs NSW

Blaxlands Ridge Crimes per Square KM

Blaxlands Ridge Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Blaxlands Ridge in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Blaxlands Ridge?

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

What is the crime rate in Blaxlands Ridge?

The overall crime rate in Blaxlands Ridge, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 9418 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 Blaxlands Ridge a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Blaxlands Ridge total crime rate in 2021 was 9418. This means it’s 22% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Blaxlands Ridge has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Blaxlands Ridge safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Blaxlands Ridge

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