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Crime rate in Belmont North, NSW, Australia, 2280

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    6,291

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    3.63 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    227

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    36.08

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    40

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    78

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    6.36

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    12.40

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    70.9%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    51.5%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Belmont North there were 50 cases of Deception.

    50

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Belmont North there were 38 cases of Theft.

    38

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Belmont North there were 28 cases of Property damage.

    28

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Belmont North there were 27 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    27

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Belmont North there were 24 cases of Assault and related offences.

    24

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Belmont North there were 23 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    23

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Belmont North there were 11 cases of Sexual offences.

    11

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Belmont North there were 10 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    10

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Belmont North there were 3 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Belmont North there were 3 cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Belmont North there were 3 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Belmont North there were 2 cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Belmont North there were 2 cases of Arson.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Belmont North there were 2 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Belmont North there were 1 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Belmont North

    1 in 157

    In 2023 in Belmont North your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 157

  • 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

  • Belmont North

    1 in 81

    In 2023 in Belmont North your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 81

  • 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Belmont North rank in crime?

Belmont North suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Belmont North a safe suburb?

Belmont North suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Belmont North?

The top crime types in Belmont North are Deception, Theft, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Belmont North?

50 Deception cases were reported in Belmont North in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Belmont North?

Crime in Belmont North has decreased by 20.35% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Belmont North in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Belmont North 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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