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Crime rate in Bellingen, NSW, Australia, 2454

Suburb in Bellingen

Crime Rank: 24/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,923 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 44.63 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 284 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 72.39 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 75 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 105 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
19.12 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
26.77 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
90.03% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
72.13% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Bellingen crime trends

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Bellingen crime compared

Top crime types in Bellingen:


  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Bellingen there were 55 reported cases of Property damage.

    55

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Bellingen there were 51 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    51

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Bellingen there were 40 reported cases of Theft.

    40

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Bellingen there were 29 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    29

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Bellingen there were 28 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    28

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Bellingen there were 19 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    19

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Bellingen there were 12 reported cases of Deception.

    12

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Bellingen there were 12 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    12

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Bellingen there were 12 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    12

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Bellingen there were 7 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    7

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Bellingen there were 5 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    5

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Bellingen there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Bellingen there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Bellingen there were 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Bellingen there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Bellingen there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Bellingen

    1 in 52

    In 2023 in Bellingen your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 52

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Bellingen

    1 in 37

    In 2023 in Bellingen your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 37

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Bellingen rank in crime?

Bellingen suburb is ranked 24/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Bellingen a safe suburb?

Bellingen suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Bellingen?

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

What is the most reported crime in Bellingen?

55 Property damage cases were reported in Bellingen in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Bellingen?

Crime in Bellingen has increased by 24.02% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Bellingen in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Bellingen in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 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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