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Crime rate in Belmont (Vic.), VIC, Australia, 3216

Suburb in Greater Geelong

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 15,066 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 9.00 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 881 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 58.48 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 98 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 482 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.50 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
31.99 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
69.49% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
76.13% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Belmont (Vic.) crime trends

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Belmont (Vic.) crime compared

Top crime types in Belmont (Vic.):


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Belmont (Vic.) there were 315 reported cases of Theft.

    315

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Belmont (Vic.) there were 106 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    106

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Belmont (Vic.) there were 91 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    91

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Belmont (Vic.) there were 88 reported cases of Property damage.

    88

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Belmont (Vic.) there were 59 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    59

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Belmont (Vic.) there were 53 reported cases of Deception.

    53

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Belmont (Vic.) there were 27 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    27

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Belmont (Vic.) there were 27 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    27

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Belmont (Vic.) there were 25 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    25

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Belmont (Vic.) there were 20 reported cases of Arson.

    20

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Belmont (Vic.) there were 17 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    17

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Belmont (Vic.) there were 14 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    14

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Belmont (Vic.) there were 11 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    11

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Belmont (Vic.) there were 9 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    9

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Belmont (Vic.) there were 7 reported cases of Robbery.

    7

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Belmont (Vic.) there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Belmont (Vic.) there were 3 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Belmont (Vic.) there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Belmont (Vic.)

    1 in 154

    In 2024 in Belmont (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 154

  • VIC

    1 in 133

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 133

  • Australia

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Belmont (Vic.)

    1 in 31

    In 2024 in Belmont (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • VIC

    1 in 24

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • Australia

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Belmont (Vic.) rank in crime?

Belmont (Vic.) suburb is ranked 12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Belmont (Vic.) a safe suburb?

Belmont (Vic.) suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Belmont (Vic.)?

The top crime types in Belmont (Vic.) are Theft, Breaches of orders, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Belmont (Vic.)?

315 Theft cases were reported in Belmont (Vic.) in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Belmont (Vic.)?

Crime in Belmont (Vic.) has decreased by 10.83% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Belmont (Vic.) in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Belmont (Vic.) in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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