Blue Mountains National Park Crime Index

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Blue Mountains National Park Crime Map

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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.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across 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.

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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

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person320
Property and deception offences260
Drug offences30
Public order and security offences00
Justice procedures offences00
Other offences270
Total880

Blue Mountains National Park Crimes Against the Person

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

0

In Blue Mountains National Park

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Blue Mountains National Park vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Blue Mountains National Park vs NSW

Blue Mountains National Park population: 0

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault7628640770
Sexual offences18146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment6409100501
Other offences against the person11883023

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.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault120
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences60
Domestic violence related assault00
Non-domestic violence related assault70

Blue Mountains National Park Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

0

In Blue Mountains National Park

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Blue Mountains National Park vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Blue Mountains National Park vs NSW, Australia

Blue Mountains National Park population: 0

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1218002802204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property14491360602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle10
Steal from retail store10
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Blue Mountains National Park vs NSW

Drug Offences: Blue Mountains National Park 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 possession334032041667
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: Blue Mountains National Park vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Blue Mountains National Park Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Blue Mountains National Park vs NSW

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

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 Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault10
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault17
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault1412
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences35
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery36
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 harassment46
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store21
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person21
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud35
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences22
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1414
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 cannabis13
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 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 offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
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 offences00
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 offences316
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences410
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order30
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

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