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Crime rate in Blackbutt (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2529

Suburb in Shellharbour

Crime Rank: 13/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    3,291

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    2.58 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    515

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    156.49

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    26

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    38

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
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    7.90

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
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    11.55

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    75.25%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    49.78%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Blackbutt (NSW) there were 407 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    407

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Blackbutt (NSW) there were 21 cases of Assault and related offences.

    21

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Blackbutt (NSW) there were 18 cases of Property damage.

    18

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Blackbutt (NSW) there were 17 cases of Theft.

    17

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Blackbutt (NSW) there were 15 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    15

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Blackbutt (NSW) there were 11 cases of Deception.

    11

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Blackbutt (NSW) there were 7 cases of Drug use and possession.

    7

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Blackbutt (NSW) there were 3 cases of Sexual offences.

    3

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Blackbutt (NSW) there were 3 cases of Other drug offences.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Blackbutt (NSW) there were 3 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Blackbutt (NSW) there were 2 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Blackbutt (NSW) there were 2 cases of Arson.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Blackbutt (NSW) there were 1 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Blackbutt (NSW) there were 1 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Blackbutt (NSW) there were 1 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Blackbutt (NSW) there were 1 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Blackbutt (NSW) there were 1 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Blackbutt (NSW) there were 1 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Blackbutt (NSW)

    1 in 127

    In 2023 in Blackbutt (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 127

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Blackbutt (NSW)

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in Blackbutt (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 87

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Blackbutt (NSW) rank in crime?

Blackbutt (NSW) suburb is ranked 13/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Blackbutt (NSW) a safe suburb?

Blackbutt (NSW) suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Blackbutt (NSW)?

The top crime types in Blackbutt (NSW) are Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Blackbutt (NSW)?

407 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Blackbutt (NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Blackbutt (NSW)?

Crime in Blackbutt (NSW) has decreased by 3.2% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Blackbutt (NSW) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Blackbutt (NSW) in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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