Blakehurst crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
228 recorded in this period, compared with 207 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Blakehurst
Blakehurst is a predominantly residential suburb located in southern Sydney, within the local government area of the Georges River Council, and carries the postcode 2221. Geographically, the suburb occupies an elevated peninsula bounded by the waters of the Georges River to the south, and its inlets, Oatley Bay and Kogarah Bay, to the west and east respectively. According to the 2021 Australian census, the suburb had a population of approximately 7,500 residents living within a mix of detached residential housing, medium-density townhouses, and modern apartment blocks.
Local life in Blakehurst is characterised by its scenic waterfront access, parks, and recreational reserves, such as Stuart Street Reserve and Carss Park on its borders, which offer boat ramps, playgrounds, and walking trails. Commercial activity is primarily concentrated along the Princes Highway corridor, featuring local retail shops, dining options, and essential services that serve the daily needs of the community. The suburb is serviced by major arterial roads connecting it to Sydney’s southern suburbs, with public transport provided by regional bus services linking residents to nearby railway stations.
The area's history is tied to European settlement in the early 19th century, with the suburb taking its name from William Blake, a prominent early landowner who acquired property in the district. Historically characterised by orchards, market gardens, and large rural estates, Blakehurst underwent significant suburbanisation following the construction of the original Tom Uglys Bridge across the Georges River in 1929. While much of the early architectural heritage has been redeveloped, the suburb retains pockets of historic character alongside post-war and contemporary residential transformations.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 60 | 69 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 35 | 21 |
| Malicious damage to property | 21 | 11 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 20 | 18 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 10 | 7 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 9 | 6 |
| Breach bail conditions | 8 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 8 | 17 |
| Steal from dwelling | 6 | 3 |
| Trespass | 6 | 6 |
| Other offences | 5 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 5 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 8 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 3 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 3 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 1 |
| Steal from retail store | 3 | 1 |
| Assault Police | 2 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6,652 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.