Crime Rates for Blair Athol, NSW
Year ending Jun 2025 The Blair Athol (2560) crime rate for the Year ending Jun 2025 was calculated from 85 reported incidents, equal to 3,119 incident per 100,000 residents. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Blair Athol, NSW in 2021 was 2,725. In the last 10 years, Blair Athol, NSW's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 247.7 residents. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 123.9 residents. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 272.5 residents. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.Most Common Crimes in Blair Athol for 2025: Theft (26), Malicious damage to property (14), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (11).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 76 | 93 | 64 | 47 | 48 | 50 | 45 | 75 | 64 | 63 | 85 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 2 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Assault | 9 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 9 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Drug offences | 5 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 11 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 11 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 9 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 14 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Theft | 29 | 28 | 33 | 14 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 31 | 22 | 26 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Blair Athol, NSW recorded 85 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 269 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Arson | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 7 | -42.86% (7) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 4 | 25.00% (4) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 11 | 10 | 10.00% (10) |
| Malicious damage to property | 14 | 8 | 75.00% (8) |
| Other offences | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Fraud | 6 | 6 | 0.00% (6) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 7 | 2 | 250.00% (2) |
| Steal from retail store | 5 | 5 | 0.00% (5) |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Crime numbers fluctuate yearly without a consistent upward or downward trend.
- 2025 shows increased incidents in several categories (e.g., malicious damage to property, intimidation, stalking and harassment, sexual offences).
- Some crime categories such as abduction/kidnapping, homicide, and liquor offences remain at zero throughout all years.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types (total recent years approximate counts):
- Malicious damage to property: peaked at 14 in 2025, generally between 4-12 annually.
- Intimidation, stalking and harassment: high counts, peaking at 11 in 2015 and 2025.
- Domestic violence related assault: high frequency, max 11 in 2016, ranging 3-9 in most years.
- Steal from motor vehicle: significant, fluctuating from 1 (2018) to 14 (2017), 7 in 2025.
- Fraud: steady presence, mostly 5-12 per year.
- Sexual offences (sexual assault + other sexual offences): combined 6 incidents in 2025, generally low single digits.
- Break and enter dwelling: ranges from 1 to 5 annually.
- Breach apprehended violence order: ranges 0-5, with 5 in 2016.
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Intimidation, stalking and harassment rose sharply from 2 in 2021 to 11 in 2025.
- Malicious damage to property spiked to 14 in 2025 from 8 in 2024.
- Steal from motor vehicle dropped from 14 in 2017 to 1 in 2018, then varied.
- Fraud declined from 12 in 2021 to 6 in 2025.
- Domestic violence related assault peaked at 11 in 2016, declined to 3 in 2021, rose again to 7 in 2024.
- Other offences category spiked at 13 in 2022, otherwise low counts.
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- No recorded homicides or attempted murders in any year, indicating low incidence of the most serious violent crimes.
- Property crimes such as malicious damage and theft (especially motor vehicle theft and break-ins) are persistent and relatively high.
- Violent crimes like domestic violence related assault and non-domestic assaults remain consistent but generally lower than property crimes.
- Intimidation, stalking, and harassment show an increasing trend, potentially impacting community safety perceptions.
- Drug offences are sporadic and low in number, with occasional dealing and possession cases but no significant trends.
- Breaches of legal orders (apprehended violence and bail conditions) occur regularly, suggesting ongoing judicial compliance issues.
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Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Jun 2025), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Blair Athol (2021)
Blair Athol is a quiet suburb with around 2725 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 58.8% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3.4 people. The median household weekly income is $2389, though the unemployment rate stands at 6.5%. While 50.2% of residents were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Common FAQ about Blair Athol, NSW Criminal
How common is car theft in the Blair Athol, NSW?
There were 4 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Jun 2025, averaging 1 incident every 91.3 day.
Is Blair Athol, NSW safe in 2025
Yes, Blair Athol, NSW is considered safe, as its crime rate of 3,119 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Jun 2025 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Blair Athol, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Blair Athol, NSW was Theft with 26 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Blair Athol, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Blair Athol, NSW have increased by 89% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Blair Athol, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2025, there were 28 incident against persons in Blair Athol, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Blair Athol, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2025, there were 41 property crime incident in Blair Athol, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Blair Athol, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2025, Blair Athol, NSW recorded 2 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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