Blue Haven Crime Index

49

(100 is safest)

Safer than 49% of most Australia suburbs

Blue Haven Crime Map

Blue Haven crime map

Blue Haven Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Blue Haven
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 381, down 14% from 445 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Blue Haven is in the 42st percentile for safety, meaning 59% of NSW suburbs are safer than Blue Haven and 41% of suburbs are more dangerous than Blue Haven.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 19% (15 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 28% (7 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 71% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 43% (37 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 81% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 32% (16 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Blue Haven: 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 Blue Haven are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 49% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Blue Haven are higher than approximately 59% 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 27 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 Blue Haven’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 Blue Haven. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Blue Haven Crime rate for crimes against the person is 2179 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Blue Haven was 1 in 45. 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 Blue Haven is 1 in 72, with a rate of 1372 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.

Blue Haven Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1432179
Property and deception offences901372
Drug offences61930
Public order and security offences16244
Justice procedures offences50762
Other offences21320
Total3815806

Blue Haven Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 45

In Blue Haven

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Blue Haven vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Blue Haven vs NSW

Blue Haven population: 6562

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault6462864975770
Sexual offences1814650274179
Robbery117601522
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment6040910914501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault13198
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences576
Domestic violence related assault35533
Non-domestic violence related assault27411

Blue Haven Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 72

In Blue Haven

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Blue Haven vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Blue Haven vs NSW, Australia

Blue Haven population: 6562

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft501800287622204
Burglary/Break and Enter52496776306
Arson137601546
Malicious damage to property3449136518602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft346
Steal from motor vehicle9137
Steal from retail store230
Break and enter dwelling576
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Blue Haven vs NSW

Drug Offences: Blue Haven 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 possession123403218341667
Drug dealing and trafficking4762937167705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences258413072

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: Blue Haven vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct717321107212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences914664137179.54

Blue Haven Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Blue Haven vs NSW

Blue Haven Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Blue Haven in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Blue Haven?

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

What is the crime rate in Blue Haven?

The overall crime rate in Blue Haven, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5806 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 Blue Haven a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Blue Haven total crime rate in 2021 was 5806. This means it’s 41% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Blue Haven has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Blue Haven safe at night?

35% of crimes in Blue Haven occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Blue Haven at night.

Total Crime Stats of Blue Haven

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 Police02
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault5835
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2127
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault1513
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1028
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery345
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 harassment6060
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft163
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle259
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store12
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods34
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling64
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud3428
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences10
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling175
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson31
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property5034
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis93
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines66
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs61
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine02
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines340
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs05
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis20
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs10
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences52
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass83
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent12
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences299
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences32
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences01
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1218
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order2124
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1221
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer24
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures10

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