| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
50,961 | Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
16.06 km2 | Area size of the suburb in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
10,242 | Total number of crimes in the suburb |
Crimes per 1000 people |
200.98 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
1,041 | Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
1,710 | Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
20.43 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
33.56 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
suburbs with less Violent Crimes |
92.19% | Number of suburbs with less violent crimes |
|
suburbs with less Property Crimes |
77.09% | Number of suburbs with less property crimes |
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 4,430 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.
4,430
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 1,299 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.
1,299
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 1,139 reported cases of Theft.
1,139
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 823 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
823
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 507 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
507
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 411 reported cases of Property damage.
411
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 358 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
358
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 267 reported cases of Deception.
267
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 164 reported cases of Sexual offences.
164
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 161 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
161
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 144 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
144
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 143 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
143
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 116 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
116
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 97 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
97
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 45 reported cases of Other drug offences.
45
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 45 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
45
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 37 reported cases of Robbery.
37
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 16 reported cases of Arson.
16
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 14 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.
14
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 13 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
13
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 9 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
9
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 3 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.
3
In 2024 in Blacktown there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
1
1 in 49
In 2024 in Blacktown your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 49
1 in 84
In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84
1 in 110
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110
1 in 30
In 2024 in Blacktown your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 30
1 in 41
In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41
1 in 27
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27
Blacktown suburb is ranked 29/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
Blacktown suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.
The top crime types in Blacktown are Transport regulation offences, Justice procedures offences, Theft.
4,430 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Blacktown in 2024.
Crime in Blacktown has increased by 1.59% from 2023 to 2024.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Blacktown in 2024.
The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.
You reached 15 profile views per month limit.
If you spent 30 minutes on Red Suburbs, you've saved 10+ hours of research.
For a cost of a cup of coffee you'll get unlimited access for a week and extra tools.
$9.90 - 7 days $25.90 - 28 days
Account
Saved Locations