| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
14,247 | Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
1,349.67 km2 | Area size of the LGA in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
932 | Total number of crimes in the LGA |
Crimes per 1000 people |
65.42 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
184 | Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
338 | Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
12.91 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
23.72 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
lgas with less Violent Crimes |
56.54% | Number of LGAs with less violent crimes |
|
lgas with less Property Crimes |
38.43% | Number of LGAs with less property crimes |
In 2025 in Bellingen there were 156 reported cases of Theft.
156
In 2025 in Bellingen there were 134 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
134
In 2025 in Bellingen there were 133 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
133
In 2025 in Bellingen there were 114 reported cases of Property damage.
114
In 2025 in Bellingen there were 103 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
103
In 2025 in Bellingen there were 67 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.
67
In 2025 in Bellingen there were 52 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
52
In 2025 in Bellingen there were 47 reported cases of Sexual offences.
47
In 2025 in Bellingen there were 40 reported cases of Deception.
40
In 2025 in Bellingen there were 18 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
18
In 2025 in Bellingen there were 16 reported cases of Arson.
16
In 2025 in Bellingen there were 14 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
14
In 2025 in Bellingen there were 14 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
14
In 2025 in Bellingen there were 13 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
13
In 2025 in Bellingen there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
4
In 2025 in Bellingen there were 3 reported cases of Other drug offences.
3
In 2025 in Bellingen there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.
3
In 2025 in Bellingen there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
1
1 in 77
In 2025 in Bellingen your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 77
1 in 83
In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83
1 in 87
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87
1 in 42
In 2025 in Bellingen your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42
1 in 42
In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42
1 in 27
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27
Bellingen lga is ranked 42/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
Bellingen lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.
The top crime types in Bellingen are Theft, Assault and related offences, Miscellaneous offences.
156 Theft cases were reported in Bellingen in 2025.
Crime in Bellingen has decreased by 6.33% from 2024 to 2025.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Bellingen in 2025.
The least safe suburb in Bellingen is Dorrigo Mountain, by rank and violent crimes rate.
The safest suburb in Bellingen is Kennaicle Creek, by rank and violent crimes rate.
Most dangerous suburbs in Bellingen by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Dorrigo Mountain, Bellingen and Dorrigo.
The data is based on annual 2025 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.
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