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Crime rate in Bells Beach, VIC, Australia, 3228

Suburb in Surf Coast

Crime Rank: 16/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 151 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 11.56 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 7 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 46.36 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 2 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
13.25 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
6.62 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
82.95% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
40.44% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Bells Beach crime trends

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Bells Beach crime compared

Top crime types in Bells Beach:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Bells Beach there were 2 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    2

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Bells Beach there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Bells Beach there were 1 reported cases of Theft.

    1

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Bells Beach there were 1 reported cases of Deception.

    1

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Bells Beach there were 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Bells Beach there were 1 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Bells Beach

    1 in 76

    In 2025 in Bells Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 76

  • VIC

    1 in 130

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130

  • 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

  • Bells Beach

    1 in 151

    In 2025 in Bells Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 151

  • VIC

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • 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 Bells Beach rank in crime?

Bells Beach suburb is ranked 16/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Bells Beach a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Bells Beach?

The top crime types in Bells Beach are Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Bells Beach?

2 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Bells Beach in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Bells Beach?

Crime in Bells Beach has decreased by 22.22% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Bells Beach in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Bells Beach 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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