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Crime rate in Blakehurst, NSW, Australia, 2221

Suburb in Georges River

Crime Rank: 11/100

(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 249 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 37.43 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 46 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 60 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.92 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
9.02 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
74.69% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
45.02% 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 2024 in Blakehurst there were 84 reported cases of Deception.

    84

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Blakehurst there were 40 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    40

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Blakehurst there were 27 reported cases of Theft.

    27

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Blakehurst there were 21 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    21

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Blakehurst there were 19 reported cases of Property damage.

    19

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Blakehurst there were 15 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    15

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Blakehurst there were 13 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    13

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Blakehurst there were 7 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    7

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Blakehurst there were 5 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    5

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Blakehurst there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Blakehurst there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Blakehurst there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Blakehurst there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Blakehurst there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Blakehurst there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Blakehurst there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Blakehurst there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Blakehurst there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Blakehurst there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Blakehurst

    1 in 145

    In 2024 in Blakehurst your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 145

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Blakehurst

    1 in 111

    In 2024 in Blakehurst your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 111

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 Blakehurst rank in crime?

Blakehurst suburb is ranked 11/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Blakehurst a safe suburb?

Blakehurst suburb is a relatively 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, Assault and related offences, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Blakehurst?

84 Deception cases were reported in Blakehurst in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Blakehurst?

Crime in Blakehurst has increased by 72.92% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Blakehurst in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Blakehurst 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.

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