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Crime rate in Blacksmiths, NSW, Australia, 2281

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 18/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    1,881

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    1.95 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    134

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    71.24

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    22

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

  • Property Crimes
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    48

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    11.70

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    25.52

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    82.56%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    70.82%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Blacksmiths there were 26 cases of Theft.

    26

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Blacksmiths there were 19 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    19

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Blacksmiths there were 17 cases of Assault and related offences.

    17

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Blacksmiths there were 16 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    16

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Blacksmiths there were 15 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    15

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Blacksmiths there were 12 cases of Property damage.

    12

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Blacksmiths there were 8 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    8

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Blacksmiths there were 4 cases of Deception.

    4

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Blacksmiths there were 4 cases of Drug use and possession.

    4

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Blacksmiths there were 3 cases of Sexual offences.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Blacksmiths there were 3 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Blacksmiths there were 2 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Blacksmiths there were 2 cases of Arson.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Blacksmiths there were 1 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Other drug offences

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

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Blacksmiths there were 1 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Blacksmiths

    1 in 86

    In 2023 in Blacksmiths your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 86

  • 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

  • Blacksmiths

    1 in 39

    In 2023 in Blacksmiths your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 39

  • 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 Blacksmiths rank in crime?

Blacksmiths suburb is ranked 18/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Blacksmiths a safe suburb?

Blacksmiths suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Blacksmiths?

The top crime types in Blacksmiths are Theft, Miscellaneous offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Blacksmiths?

26 Theft cases were reported in Blacksmiths in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Blacksmiths?

Crime in Blacksmiths has increased by 42.55% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Blacksmiths in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Blacksmiths 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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