Blackheath crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
146 recorded in this period, compared with 168 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Blackheath
Blackheath is a historic town located in the upper Blue Mountains region of New South Wales, within the City of Blue Mountains local government area, bearing the postcode 2785. Situated approximately 120 kilometres west of Sydney, it is the highest town in the Blue Mountains at an elevation of over 1,065 metres. The locality experiences a cool temperate climate with distinct seasonal changes, including occasional winter snowfalls. According to the 2021 census, Blackheath recorded a resident population of around 4,500 people, characterised by a demography that includes a significant proportion of retirees, families, and creative professionals.
The town functions as a prominent residential and tourist hub, centered along the Great Western Highway and the Main Western railway line. Its commercial precinct features heritage buildings housing specialty bookshops, antique stores, art galleries, cafes, and restaurants. Blackheath is a major gateway to the surrounding wilderness, bounded by the Blue Mountains National Park. It provides access to renowned natural attractions such as Govetts Leap and Evan’s Lookout, which offer panoramic views over the Grose Valley, alongside numerous bushwalking trails and rock-climbing sites.
Originally inhabited by the Gundungurra and Darug peoples, the area was historically known as "Paradice" and "The Twelve Mile Peg" before being named Blackheath in 1831 by Governor Lachlan Macquarie, reportedly due to the resemblance of the local terrain and dark shrubbery to Blackheath in Kent, England. The town developed as a vital staging post for travellers crossing the mountains following the completion of Cox's River Road. Today, Blackheath preserves much of its 19th-century character, featuring heritage-listed guesthouses, historic churches, and period residences that reflect its Victorian and Edwardian past.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 18 | 20 |
| Malicious damage to property | 14 | 17 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 14 | 19 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 13 | 17 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 12 | 16 |
| Steal from dwelling | 10 | 4 |
| Trespass | 8 | 5 |
| Breach bail conditions | 7 | 6 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 4 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 6 | 8 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 6 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 9 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 4 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 4 |
| Other offences | 3 | 1 |
| Other theft | 3 | 1 |
| Steal from retail store | 3 | 2 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,672 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.