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Crime rate in Belmont South, NSW, Australia, 2280

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 36/100

(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 151 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 143.40 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 48 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
45.58 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
89.91% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
84.39% 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:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Belmont South there were 31 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    31

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Belmont South there were 28 reported cases of Theft.

    28

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Belmont South there were 18 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    18

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Belmont South there were 18 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    18

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Belmont South there were 13 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    13

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Belmont South there were 10 reported cases of Property damage.

    10

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Belmont South there were 8 reported cases of Deception.

    8

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Belmont South there were 7 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    7

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Belmont South there were 5 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    5

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Belmont South there were 3 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Belmont South there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Belmont South there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Belmont South there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Belmont South there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Belmont South there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Belmont South there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Belmont South

    1 in 48

    In 2025 in Belmont South your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 48

  • 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 South

    1 in 22

    In 2025 in Belmont South your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • 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 South rank in crime?

Belmont South suburb is ranked 36/100 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 Justice procedures offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Belmont South?

31 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Belmont South in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Belmont South?

Crime in Belmont South has increased by 7.86% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Belmont South in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Belmont South 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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