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Crime rate in Blakehurst, NSW, Australia, 2221

Suburb in Georges River

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,652 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.30 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 144 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 21.65 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 36 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.56 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
5.41 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
56.88% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
38.59% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Blakehurst crime trends

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Blakehurst crime compared

Top crime types in Blakehurst:


  • Deception

    In 2023 in Blakehurst there were 52 reported cases of Deception.

    52

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    15

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Blakehurst there were 14 reported cases of Property damage.

    14

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Blakehurst there were 12 reported cases of Theft.

    12

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Blakehurst there were 10 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    10

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Blakehurst there were 9 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    9

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Blakehurst there were 8 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    8

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Blakehurst there were 8 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    8

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Blakehurst there were 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Blakehurst there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Blakehurst there were 3 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Blakehurst there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Blakehurst there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Blakehurst there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    1

  • Other drug offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Blakehurst

    1 in 391

    In 2023 in Blakehurst your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 391

  • 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

  • Blakehurst

    1 in 185

    In 2023 in Blakehurst your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 185

  • 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 Blakehurst rank in crime?

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

Is Blakehurst a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Blakehurst?

The top crime types in Blakehurst are Deception, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Blakehurst?

52 Deception cases were reported in Blakehurst in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Blakehurst?

Crime in Blakehurst has decreased by 36.56% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Blakehurst in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Blakehurst 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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