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Crime rate in Bellingen, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 47/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 14,247 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1,349.67 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 995 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 69.84 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 168 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 394 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
11.79 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
27.65 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
69.01% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
42.45% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Bellingen crime trends

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Bellingen crime compared

Top crime types in Bellingen:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Bellingen there were 186 reported cases of Theft.

    186

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Bellingen there were 123 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    123

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Bellingen there were 121 reported cases of Property damage.

    121

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Bellingen there were 102 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    102

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Bellingen there were 87 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    87

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Bellingen there were 85 reported cases of Deception.

    85

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Bellingen there were 76 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    76

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Bellingen there were 62 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    62

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Bellingen there were 41 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    41

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Bellingen there were 30 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    30

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Bellingen there were 26 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    26

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Bellingen there were 19 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    19

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Bellingen there were 11 reported cases of Arson.

    11

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Bellingen there were 10 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    10

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Bellingen there were 5 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    5

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Bellingen there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Bellingen there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in Bellingen there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Bellingen there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Bellingen there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Bellingen there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Bellingen there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Bellingen there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Bellingen

    1 in 85

    In 2024 in Bellingen your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 85

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Bellingen

    1 in 36

    In 2024 in Bellingen your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 36

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Bellingen rank in crime?

Bellingen lga is ranked 47/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Bellingen a safe lga?

Bellingen lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Bellingen?

The top crime types in Bellingen are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Bellingen?

186 Theft cases were reported in Bellingen in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Bellingen?

Crime in Bellingen has increased by 2.47% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Bellingen in 2024?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Bellingen in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Bellingen?

The least safe suburb in Bellingen is Hydes Creek, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Bellingen?

The safest suburb in Bellingen is Kennaicle Creek, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Bellingen crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Bellingen by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Hydes Creek, Valery and Bellingen.


Suburbs in Bellingen

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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