Bellbird Crime Index

33

(100 is safest)

Safer than 33% of most Australia suburbs

Bellbird Crime Map

Bellbird crime map

Bellbird Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Bellbird
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 150, up 9% from 137 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Bellbird is in the 36th percentile for safety, meaning 64% of NSW suburbs are safer than Bellbird and 36% of suburbs are more dangerous than Bellbird.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 25% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 14% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 38% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 4% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 300% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 42% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 19% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Bellbird: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Bellbird’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 33% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 64% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Bellbird. Therefore, Bellbird’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Bellbird comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 20 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Bellbird’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Bellbird.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Bellbird crime statistics shows that there are 1635 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Bellbird are 1 in 60.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Bellbird, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 30, equivalent to a rate of 3227 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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.

Bellbird Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person381635
Property and deception offences753227
Drug offences10430
Public order and security offences286
Justice procedures offences18775
Other offences7301
Total1506454

Bellbird Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 60

In Bellbird

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Bellbird vs NSW

Bellbird population: 2324

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1562864645770
Sexual offences814650344179
Robbery3176012922
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1140910473501
Other offences against the person118834323

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault4172
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences4172
Domestic violence related assault11473
Non-domestic violence related assault4172

Bellbird Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 30

In Bellbird

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Bellbird vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Bellbird vs NSW, Australia

Bellbird population: 2324

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft5018002821512204
Burglary/Break and Enter1124967473306
Arson137604346
Malicious damage to property1349136559602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft7301
Steal from motor vehicle7301
Steal from retail store143
Break and enter dwelling9387
Break and enter non-dwelling286

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Bellbird vs NSW

Drug Offences: Bellbird 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 possession63403225841667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293437705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs311161291366
Other drug offences05841072

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: Bellbird vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct11732143212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466443179.54

Bellbird Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Bellbird vs NSW

Bellbird Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Bellbird in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Bellbird?

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

What is the crime rate in Bellbird?

The overall crime rate in Bellbird, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6454 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 Bellbird a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Bellbird total crime rate in 2021 was 6454. This means it’s 36% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Bellbird has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Bellbird safe at night?

41% of crimes in Bellbird occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Bellbird at night.

Total Crime Stats of Bellbird

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 Police10
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1011
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault14
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault24
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences516
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery134
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 harassment1311
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person11
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft127
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle77
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store21
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling910
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person01
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1316
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences87
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling79
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling112
Property and deception offencesArsonArson41
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1613
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 cannabis06
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis03
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences31
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences37
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1011
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions35
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer21
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures01

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

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