Crime & Disadvantage Blacksmiths NSW 2281

Crime & Safety in Blacksmiths NSW 2281: Is it safe?

Safety Score in Blacksmiths

The higher the score, the more free the area is from crime.
Sources: TORREN, BOCSAR and Microburbs, 1997 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Night time safety (LGA)	54.0%	Bottom 35%	Data for Dec 2014
Thefts (all types)	1 incident per 40.5 residents	Bottom 47%	39% to Dec 2021
Total violent crime	1 incident per 445 residents	Bottom 10%	81% to Dec 2021
Domestic violence related assault	1 incident per 445 residents	Bottom 11%	3% to Dec 2021

Disadvantage in Blacksmiths

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The proportion of residents under 65 who rely on government support, live in high stress environments or are otherwise alienated from mainstream society.
Sources: ABS, ATO, DSS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2001 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Alienation level	4.5	Bottom 38%	0 to Dec 2019
Homelessness (SA2)	0.5%	Bottom 39%	53% to Dec 2019
Average welfare payments (Postcode)	$5,970	Bottom 22%	38% to Dec 2019
Public housing	1.4%	Top 15%	35% to Jan 2021
Unemployed	0.3%	Top 47%	12% to Dec 2021
Welfare recipients (Postcode)	470	Top 18%	2% to Dec 2020

Addiction Levels in Blacksmiths

The proportion of residents who have at least one addiction including alcoholism, gambling and illicit drugs.
Sources: TORREN, BOCSAR and Microburbs, 1997 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Alcoholics - people (LGA)	15.0%	Bottom 46%	Data for Dec 2018
Drug offences (all types)	1 incident per 356 residents	Bottom 14%	58% to Dec 2021
Poker machines	11	Top 40%	Data for Dec 2022
Betting and gaming offences	0	Top 49%	Data for Dec 2021

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