Belfield Crime Index

83

(100 is safest)

Safer than 83% of most Australia suburbs

Belfield Crime Map

Belfield crime map

Belfield Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Belfield.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Belfield
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 202, down 13% from 231 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Belfield is in the 70th percentile for safety, meaning 30% of NSW suburbs are safer than Belfield and 70% of suburbs are more dangerous than Belfield.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 45% (17 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 22% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 14% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 29% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 54% (19 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Belfield: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Belfield is safer than only 83% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Belfield’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

How does Belfield perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Belfield is greater than that of roughly 30% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Belfield, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 52 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Belfield’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Belfield. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Belfield.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Belfield is 610 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 163 if you reside in Belfield.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Belfield are 1 in 78, with a rate of 1266 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis include theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

Belfield Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person40610
Property and deception offences831266
Drug offences13198
Public order and security offences9137
Justice procedures offences17259
Other offences40610
Total2023082

Belfield Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 163

In Belfield

1 in 65

In NSW

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Belfield vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Belfield vs NSW

Belfield population: 6554

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2162864320770
Sexual offences11465015179
Robbery117601522
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1640910244501
Other offences against the person118831523

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Belfield crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences115
Domestic violence related assault14214
Non-domestic violence related assault7107

Belfield Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 78

In Belfield

1 in 30

In NSW

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Belfield vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Belfield vs NSW, Australia

Belfield population: 6554

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft501800287632204
Burglary/Break and Enter724967107306
Arson10376015346
Malicious damage to property1649136244602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Belfield crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft576
Steal from motor vehicle692
Steal from retail store115
Break and enter dwelling576
Break and enter non-dwelling231

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Belfield vs NSW

Drug Offences: Belfield vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession113403216841667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293157705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences158411572

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Belfield vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct51732176212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences41466461179.54

Belfield Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Belfield vs NSW

Belfield Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Belfield in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Belfield in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Belfield?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Belfield is fraud.

What is the crime rate in Belfield?

The overall crime rate in Belfield, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3082 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Belfield a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Belfield total crime rate in 2021 was 3082. This means it’s 70% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Belfield has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Belfield safe at night?

33% of crimes in Belfield occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Belfield at night.

Total Crime Stats of Belfield

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault2714
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault117
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences130
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery321
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment1616
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft75
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle76
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store01
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling93
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud3230
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences23
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling85
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling112
Property and deception offencesArsonArson310
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property3516
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis88
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines22
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis20
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass15
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences364
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences613
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences427
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order410
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions34
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures03

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

  • NSW Police public site
  • NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney