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Crime rate in Belmont (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2280

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 23/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    7,289

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    10.55 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    888

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    121.83

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    108

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

  • Property Crimes
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    271

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

  • Violent Crimes
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    14.82

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    37.18

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    86.35%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    80.24%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Belmont (NSW) crime trends

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Belmont (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Belmont (NSW):


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Belmont (NSW) there were 314 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    314

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Belmont (NSW) there were 158 reported cases of Theft.

    158

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Belmont (NSW) there were 90 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    90

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Belmont (NSW) there were 70 reported cases of Property damage.

    70

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Belmont (NSW) there were 58 reported cases of Deception.

    58

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Belmont (NSW) there were 41 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    41

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Belmont (NSW) there were 39 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    39

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Belmont (NSW) there were 20 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    20

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Belmont (NSW) there were 20 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    20

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Belmont (NSW) there were 16 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    16

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Belmont (NSW) there were 13 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    13

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Belmont (NSW) there were 11 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    11

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Belmont (NSW) there were 10 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    10

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Belmont (NSW) there were 7 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    7

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Belmont (NSW) there were 7 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Belmont (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Belmont (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Belmont (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Belmont (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Belmont (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Belmont (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Belmont (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Belmont (NSW)

    1 in 67

    In 2023 in Belmont (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 67

  • 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 (NSW)

    1 in 27

    In 2023 in Belmont (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

  • 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 Belmont (NSW) rank in crime?

Belmont (NSW) suburb is ranked 23/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Belmont (NSW) a safe suburb?

Belmont (NSW) suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Belmont (NSW)?

The top crime types in Belmont (NSW) are Justice procedures offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Belmont (NSW)?

314 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Belmont (NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Belmont (NSW)?

Crime in Belmont (NSW) has increased by 9.23% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Belmont (NSW) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Belmont (NSW) 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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