| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
388,861 | Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
219.67 km2 | Area size of the LGA in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
40,344 | Total number of crimes in the LGA |
Crimes per 1000 people |
103.75 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
5,362 | Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
8,657 | Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
13.79 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
22.26 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
lgas with less Violent Crimes |
75.65% | Number of LGAs with less violent crimes |
|
lgas with less Property Crimes |
28.77% | Number of LGAs with less property crimes |
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 12,563 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.
12,563
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 5,190 reported cases of Theft.
5,190
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 4,816 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.
4,816
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 4,237 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
4,237
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 2,731 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
2,731
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 2,387 reported cases of Property damage.
2,387
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 2,256 reported cases of Deception.
2,256
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 1,356 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
1,356
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 947 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
947
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 891 reported cases of Sexual offences.
891
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 666 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
666
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 630 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
630
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 522 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
522
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 292 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
292
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 166 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
166
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 148 reported cases of Robbery.
148
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 140 reported cases of Other drug offences.
140
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 133 reported cases of Arson.
133
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 86 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
86
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 79 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
79
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 65 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.
65
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 22 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
22
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 13 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.
13
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 8 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.
8
1 in 73
In 2024 in Blacktown your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 73
1 in 84
In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84
1 in 110
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110
1 in 45
In 2024 in Blacktown your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 45
1 in 41
In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41
1 in 27
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27
Blacktown lga is ranked 49/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
Blacktown lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.
The top crime types in Blacktown are Transport regulation offences, Theft, Justice procedures offences.
12,563 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Blacktown in 2024.
Crime in Blacktown has decreased by 0.4% from 2023 to 2024.
There were 8 Homicide and related offences cases in Blacktown in 2024.
The least safe suburb in Blacktown is Eastern Creek, by rank and violent crimes rate.
The safest suburb in Blacktown is Parklea, by rank and violent crimes rate.
Most dangerous suburbs in Blacktown by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Eastern Creek, Emerton and Bidwill (NSW).
The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.
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