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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 260 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 66.28 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 67 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 103 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
17.08 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
26.26 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
87.19% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
71.34% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Bellingen crime trends

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Bellingen crime compared

Top crime types in Bellingen:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Bellingen there were 54 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    54

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Bellingen there were 46 reported cases of Property damage.

    46

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Bellingen there were 44 reported cases of Theft.

    44

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Bellingen there were 37 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    37

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Bellingen there were 15 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    15

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Bellingen there were 14 reported cases of Deception.

    14

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Bellingen there were 13 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    13

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Bellingen there were 10 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    10

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Bellingen there were 7 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    7

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Bellingen there were 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Bellingen there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Bellingen there were 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Bellingen there were 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Bellingen there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Bellingen there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Bellingen there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Bellingen there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Bellingen

    1 in 59

    In 2025 in Bellingen your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 59

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Bellingen

    1 in 38

    In 2025 in Bellingen your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 38

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 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 Assault and related offences, Property damage, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Bellingen?

54 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Bellingen in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Bellingen?

Crime in Bellingen has decreased by 17.46% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Bellingen in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Bellingen in 2025.

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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