Crime Rates for Blakehurst, NSW
Year ending Sep 2025 The Blakehurst (2221) crime rate for the Year ending Sep 2025 was calculated from 215 reported incidents, equal to 3,232 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Blakehurst, NSW in 2021 was 6,652. In the last 10 years, Blakehurst, NSW's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 289.2 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 56.9 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 369.6 people. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.Most Common Crimes in Blakehurst for 2025: Theft (94), Assault (46), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (21).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 208 | 191 | 215 | 183 | 196 | 195 | 280 | 230 | 153 | 221 | 215 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 11 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 5 | 15 | 13 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Assault | 23 | 20 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 29 | 27 | 9 | 23 | 46 |
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Drug offences | 24 | 9 | 31 | 12 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 16 | 10 | 13 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 28 | 19 | 26 | 17 | 18 | 21 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 34 | 33 | 33 | 25 | 23 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 12 |
| Other offences | 3 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 18 | 17 | 57 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 7 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
| Theft | 91 | 85 | 63 | 70 | 65 | 48 | 92 | 96 | 71 | 117 | 94 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
In 2025, Blakehurst, NSW recorded 215 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 892 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 7 | 8 | -12.50% (8) |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 6 | -50.00% (6) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Arson | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Assault Police | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 28 | 11 | 154.55% (11) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 15 | 11 | 36.36% (11) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Criminal intent | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Cultivating cannabis | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 21 | 18 | 16.67% (18) |
| Malicious damage to property | 12 | 18 | -33.33% (18) |
| Other offences | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 4 | -75.00% (4) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 6 | 11 | -45.45% (11) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Fraud | 65 | 81 | -19.75% (81) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 6 | -50.00% (6) |
| Other theft | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 6 | -33.33% (6) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 9 | 8 | 12.50% (8) |
| Steal from person | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Steal from retail store | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Sep 2025), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as incidents per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported incidents and population data from the last census (2021). Rates may appear higher or lower than current reality depending on population changes, so it is difficult to declare any suburb completely safe or unsafe.
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FAQ About Crime in Blakehurst, NSW
How common is car theft in the Blakehurst, NSW?
There were 6 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Sep 2025, averaging 1 incident every 60.8 day.
Is Blakehurst, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Blakehurst, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 3,232 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Sep 2025 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Blakehurst, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Blakehurst, NSW was Theft with 94 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Blakehurst, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 23% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Blakehurst, NSW?
In Year ending Sep 2025, there were 73 incident against persons in Blakehurst, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Blakehurst, NSW?
In Year ending Sep 2025, there were 106 property crime incident in Blakehurst, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Blakehurst, NSW?
In Year ending Sep 2025, Blakehurst, NSW recorded 13 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Blakehurst (2021)
Blakehurst is a quiet suburb with around 6652 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 56.3% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3.1 people. The median household weekly income is $2474, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.3%. While 63.2% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Blakehurst
If you’re considering living near Blakehurst , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Allawah - 65 incidents (0.01215 per 100,000 people)
- Connells Point - 45 incidents (0.01560 per 100,000 people)
- Kogarah Bay - 40 incidents (0.01903 per 100,000 people)
- Hurstville Grove - 54 incidents (0.02072 per 100,000 people)
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- Kyle Bay - 27 incidents (0.02599 per 100,000 people)
- Carlton - 297 incidents (0.02794 per 100,000 people)
- South Hurstville - 152 incidents (0.02911 per 100,000 people)
- Carss Park - 43 incidents (0.03399 per 100,000 people)
*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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