6Blacktown
Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 6 out of 10 Average crime
6/10 in New South Wales · 8/10 in the world
Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 20,559 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by BOCSAR (12 months to June 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Homicide | 7 | 1.6 | 1.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 1,040 | 231.4 | 238.8 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 4,614 | 1,026.7 | 872.4 |
| Includes domestic violence related assault. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 175 | 38.9 | 20.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Theft, including break and enter | 8,627 | 1,919.7 | 2,125.6 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 1,822 | 405.4 | 484 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Malicious damage to property | 2,451 | 545.4 | 560.6 |
Source: BOCSAR, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 7 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 1,040 |
| Violence | 4,614 |
| Robbery | 175 |
| Theft and burglary | 8,627 |
| Drugs | 1,822 |
| Damage and public order | 2,451 |
Questions about crime in Blacktown
- Is Blacktown safe?
- Blacktown: Safety 6 out of 10 (Average crime). Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Blacktown?
- Blacktown: Weighted crime: 20,559 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in Blacktown?
- Recorded homicides in Blacktown (12 months to June 2026): 7.
Other places nearby
- Cumberland 7/10
- Fairfield 8/10
- Penrith 5/10
- Parramatta 7/10
- The Hills 10/10
- Liverpool 7/10
- Ryde 10/10
- Strathfield 8/10
