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Crime rate in Belmont South, NSW, Australia, 2280

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 34/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,053 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.54 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 140 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 132.95 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 22 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 50 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
20.89 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
47.48 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
92.42% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
84.41% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Belmont South crime trends

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Belmont South crime compared

Top crime types in Belmont South:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Belmont South there were 30 reported cases of Theft.

    30

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Belmont South there were 22 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    22

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Belmont South there were 19 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    19

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Belmont South there were 16 reported cases of Deception.

    16

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Belmont South there were 12 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    12

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Belmont South there were 9 reported cases of Property damage.

    9

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Belmont South there were 8 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    8

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Belmont South there were 6 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    6

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Belmont South there were 4 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    4

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Belmont South there were 3 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Belmont South there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Belmont South there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Belmont South there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Belmont South there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Belmont South

    1 in 48

    In 2024 in Belmont South your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 48

  • 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 South

    1 in 21

    In 2024 in Belmont South your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 21

  • 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 South rank in crime?

Belmont South suburb is ranked 34/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Belmont South a safe suburb?

Belmont South suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Belmont South?

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

What is the most reported crime in Belmont South?

30 Theft cases were reported in Belmont South in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Belmont South?

Crime in Belmont South has increased by 72.84% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Belmont South in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Belmont South 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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