Crime & Safety Overview
Safety: People
2 / 10
0510
Safety: Property
4 / 10
0510
Overall Safety
4 / 10
0510
Blackwater has Assault being the most commonly reported violent crime, and Theft the most commonly reported property crime. From 2023 to 2024, Violent crime rates have increased by 37.24%, and Property crime rates have increased by 35.3%.
As with any area, it is recommended to stay aware of your surroundings and take the usual safety precautions.
Violent Crime
Greater Crime Rate (Benchmark)
CrimeCalculated per 100,000 residents | Latest Rate | State QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Antisocial Behaviour | 511.2 | 165.6 |
| Assault | 2,045 | 707.8 |
| Robbery | 81.8 | 47.7 |
| Homicide | 0 | 2.2 |
| Total | 2,638 | 923.3 |
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Crime Rate Decrease
Crime Rate Increase
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Property Crime
Greater Crime Rate (Benchmark)
CrimeCalculated per 100,000 residents | Latest Rate | State QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Trespassing | 1,820 | 1,038.7 |
| Theft | 3,394.7 | 5,124.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1,063.4 | 331.7 |
| Property Damage | 1,431.5 | 691.8 |
| Arson | 286.3 | 29 |
| Total | 7,995.9 | 7,215.5 |
Property Crime % Change
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Key Statistics
Violent Crime Ranked:
718 / 788
Property Crime Ranked:
593 / 822