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

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 28/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 7,289 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 10.55 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,392 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 190.97 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 134 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 218 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
18.38 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
29.91 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
88.26% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
74.75% 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 2025 in Belmont (NSW) there were 805 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    805

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Belmont (NSW) there were 113 reported cases of Theft.

    113

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Belmont (NSW) there were 100 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    100

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Belmont (NSW) there were 73 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    73

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Belmont (NSW) there were 63 reported cases of Deception.

    63

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Belmont (NSW) there were 61 reported cases of Property damage.

    61

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Belmont (NSW) there were 40 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    40

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Belmont (NSW) there were 34 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    34

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Belmont (NSW) there were 31 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    31

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Belmont (NSW) there were 20 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    20

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Belmont (NSW) there were 13 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    13

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Belmont (NSW) there were 12 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    12

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Belmont (NSW) there were 9 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    9

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Belmont (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Belmont (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Belmont (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Belmont (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Belmont (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Belmont (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Belmont (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Belmont (NSW)

    1 in 54

    In 2025 in Belmont (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 54

  • 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

  • Belmont (NSW)

    1 in 33

    In 2025 in Belmont (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 33

  • 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 Belmont (NSW) rank in crime?

Belmont (NSW) suburb is ranked 28/100 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 a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most 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)?

805 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Belmont (NSW) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Belmont (NSW)?

Crime in Belmont (NSW) has increased by 16.58% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Belmont (NSW) in 2025?

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