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Crime rate in Belmont North, NSW, Australia, 2280

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,291 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.63 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 279 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 44.35 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 47 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 71 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.47 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
11.29 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
76.24% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
48.96% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Belmont North crime trends

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Belmont North crime compared

Top crime types in Belmont North:


  • Deception

    In 2024 in Belmont North there were 59 reported cases of Deception.

    59

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Belmont North there were 41 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    41

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Belmont North there were 29 reported cases of Theft.

    29

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Belmont North there were 27 reported cases of Property damage.

    27

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Belmont North there were 26 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    26

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Belmont North there were 20 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    20

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Belmont North there were 18 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    18

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Belmont North there were 18 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    18

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Belmont North there were 14 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    14

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Belmont North there were 8 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    8

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Belmont North there were 7 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    7

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Belmont North there were 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Belmont North there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Belmont North there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Belmont North there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Belmont North there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Belmont North there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Belmont North there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Belmont North there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Belmont North

    1 in 134

    In 2024 in Belmont North your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 134

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Belmont North

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Belmont North your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 89

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 Belmont North rank in crime?

Belmont North suburb is ranked 11/100 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 is a relatively 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, Justice procedures offences, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Belmont North?

59 Deception cases were reported in Belmont North in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Belmont North?

Crime in Belmont North has increased by 22.91% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Belmont North in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Belmont North in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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