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Crime rate in Blacksmiths, NSW, Australia, 2281

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 18/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,881 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.95 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 134 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 71.24 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 22 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 48 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
11.70 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
25.52 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
82.56% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
70.82% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Blacksmiths crime trends

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Blacksmiths crime compared

Top crime types in Blacksmiths:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Blacksmiths there were 26 reported cases of Theft.

    26

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    19

  • Assault and related offences

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

    17

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    16

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    15

  • Property damage

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

    12

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    8

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Blacksmiths there were 4 reported cases of Deception.

    4

  • Drug use and possession

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

    4

  • Sexual offences

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

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Blacksmiths there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    1

  • Other drug offences

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

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    1


Crime Types explained

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

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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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