Blackett crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
495 recorded in this period, compared with 430 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Blackett
Blackett is a residential suburb located in the western region of Greater Sydney, within the City of Blacktown local government area and the 2770 postcode district. Positioned approximately 45 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, the locality is bounded by major arterial roads and surrounding residential suburbs within the root system of the wider Mount Druitt urban area. Demographically, Blackett is characterised by a diverse multicultural population, a mix of young families and older residents, and a higher-than-average proportion of public and social housing typical of outer-western Sydney planned developments.
Local life in Blackett is primarily residential, supported by a network of local parks, green spaces, and community facilities. Commercial amenities within the suburb are modest, generally consisting of small neighbourhood shopping strips that provide essential retail and services, while larger commercial, educational, and healthcare needs are met by nearby major hubs such as Mount Druitt and Blacktown. Public transport connectivity is provided via local bus routes operated by Busways, linking residents to the regional rail network.
Prior to European settlement, the area was traditional land of the Darug people. The suburb's modern development occurred largely in the post-World War II period, transforming from semi-rural land into a planned residential area as part of the New South Wales Housing Commission's expansion in the outer west during the 1970s. The suburb was named in honour of early Australian surveyor and architect Edmund Blacket, reflecting the historical naming conventions used across the wider region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 72 | 65 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 66 | 66 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 49 | 48 |
| Malicious damage to property | 48 | 39 |
| Breach bail conditions | 27 | 21 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 24 | 20 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 22 | 12 |
| Other offences | 19 | 6 |
| Sexual assault | 16 | 21 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 15 | 15 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 14 | 18 |
| Trespass | 14 | 4 |
| Fraud | 10 | 10 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 10 | 8 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 9 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 9 | 6 |
| Steal from dwelling | 9 | 8 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 8 | 9 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,586 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.