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Crime rate in Blacksmiths, NSW, Australia, 2281

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 16/100

(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 128 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 68.05 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 17 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 53 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.04 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
28.18 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
75.53% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
73.27% 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 2025 in Blacksmiths there were 35 reported cases of Theft.

    35

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Blacksmiths there were 26 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    26

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Blacksmiths there were 16 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    16

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Blacksmiths there were 14 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    14

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Blacksmiths there were 11 reported cases of Property damage.

    11

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Blacksmiths there were 7 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    7

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Blacksmiths there were 6 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    6

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Blacksmiths there were 3 reported cases of Deception.

    3

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Blacksmiths there were 2 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    2

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Blacksmiths there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Blacksmiths there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Blacksmiths there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Blacksmiths there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Blacksmiths there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Blacksmiths

    1 in 111

    In 2025 in Blacksmiths your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 111

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Blacksmiths

    1 in 35

    In 2025 in Blacksmiths your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 35

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Blacksmiths rank in crime?

Blacksmiths suburb is ranked 16/100 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, Justice procedures offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Blacksmiths?

35 Theft cases were reported in Blacksmiths in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Blacksmiths?

Crime in Blacksmiths has increased by 25.49% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Blacksmiths in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Blacksmiths in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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