Blue Mountains National Park, NSW, 2787 Crime Rate and Statistics

Blue Mountains National Park Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 88, up 33% from 66 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Blue Mountains National Park is in the 100th percentile for safety, meaning 0% of NSW suburbs are safer than Blue Mountains National Park and 100% of suburbs are more dangerous than Blue Mountains National Park.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 250% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 6% (1 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 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 9% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• There was no change in the number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

Crime in Blue Mountains National Park: 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 Blue Mountains National Park’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 100% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 0% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Blue Mountains National Park. Therefore, Blue Mountains National Park’s public safety metrics are very high.

How risky is that? Living in Blue Mountains National Park comes with a statistical risk of 0 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 Blue Mountains National Park’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 Blue Mountains National Park.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Blue Mountains National Park crime statistics shows that there are 0 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 Blue Mountains National Park are 0.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Blue Mountains National Park, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 0, equivalent to a rate of 0 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.

Blue Mountains National Park Crime Rates by Offences Division

Blue Mountains National Park 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: Blue Mountains National Park vs NSW

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

Blue Mountains National Park 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: Blue Mountains National Park vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Blue Mountains National Park vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public Order and Security Offences: Blue Mountains National Park vs NSW

Blue Mountains National Park Crimes per Square KM

Blue Mountains National Park Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Blue Mountains National Park in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Blue Mountains National Park 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 Mountains National Park?

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 Mountains National Park is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Blue Mountains National Park?

The overall crime rate in Blue Mountains National Park, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 0 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 Mountains National Park a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Blue Mountains National Park total crime rate in 2021 was 0. This means it’s 100% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Blue Mountains National Park has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Blue Mountains National Park safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Blue Mountains National Park

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