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Crime rate in Blackheath, NSW, Australia, 2785

Suburb in Blue Mountains

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    4,672

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    32.58 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    143

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    30.61

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    29

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

  • Property Crimes
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    44

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    6.21

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    9.42

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    70.51%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    45.9%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Blackheath there were 26 cases of Deception.

    26

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Blackheath there were 24 cases of Assault and related offences.

    24

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Blackheath there were 23 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    23

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Blackheath there were 18 cases of Property damage.

    18

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Blackheath there were 15 cases of Theft.

    15

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Blackheath there were 11 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    11

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Blackheath there were 6 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    6

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Blackheath there were 5 cases of Sexual offences.

    5

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Blackheath there were 5 cases of Drug use and possession.

    5

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Blackheath there were 2 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Blackheath there were 2 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Blackheath there were 2 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Blackheath there were 1 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Blackheath there were 1 cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Blackheath there were 1 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Blackheath there were 1 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Blackheath

    1 in 161

    In 2023 in Blackheath your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 161

  • 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

  • Blackheath

    1 in 106

    In 2023 in Blackheath your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 106

  • 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 Blackheath rank in crime?

Blackheath suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Blackheath a safe suburb?

Blackheath suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Blackheath?

The top crime types in Blackheath are Deception, Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Blackheath?

26 Deception cases were reported in Blackheath in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Blackheath?

Crime in Blackheath has decreased by 11.73% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Blackheath in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Blackheath 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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