Belmont South Crime Index

16

(100 is safest)

Safer than 16% of most Australia suburbs

Belmont South Crime Map

Belmont South crime map

Belmont South Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Belmont South
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 124, up 46% from 85 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Belmont South is in the 17th percentile for safety, meaning 83% of NSW suburbs are safer than Belmont South and 17% of suburbs are more dangerous than Belmont South.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 44% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 300% (3 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 14% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 52% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 86% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Belmont South: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Belmont South are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 16% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Belmont South are higher than approximately 83% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has low scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 12 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Belmont South’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Belmont South. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Belmont South Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1981 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Belmont South was 1 in 49. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Belmont South is 1 in 17, with a rate of 5566 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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.

Belmont South Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person211981
Property and deception offences595566
Drug offences8755
Public order and security offences3283
Justice procedures offences222075
Other offences111038
Total12411698

Belmont South Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 49

In Belmont South

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Belmont South vs NSW

Belmont South population: 1060

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault13628641226770
Sexual offences414650377179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment440910377501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault2189
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences2189
Domestic violence related assault5472
Non-domestic violence related assault7660

Belmont South Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 17

In Belmont South

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Belmont South vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Belmont South vs NSW, Australia

Belmont South population: 1060

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft3818002835852204
Burglary/Break and Enter824967755306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property13491361226602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft5472
Steal from motor vehicle9849
Steal from retail store194
Break and enter dwelling5472
Break and enter non-dwelling3283

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Belmont South vs NSW

Drug Offences: Belmont South 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 possession63403256641667
Drug dealing and trafficking262931897705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
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: Belmont South vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct217321189212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466494179.54

Belmont South Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Belmont South vs NSW

Belmont South Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Belmont South in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Belmont South?

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

What is the crime rate in Belmont South?

The overall crime rate in Belmont South, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 11698 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 Belmont South a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Belmont South total crime rate in 2021 was 11698. This means it’s 17% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Belmont South has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Belmont South safe at night?

35% of crimes in Belmont South occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Belmont South at night.

Total Crime Stats of Belmont South

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 Police01
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault55
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault47
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault02
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences18
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery62
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 harassment104
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft55
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle69
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store01
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods24
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling47
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud68
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences24
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling55
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling213
Property and deception offencesArsonArson30
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property713
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 cannabis34
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines12
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 cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass02
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 offences41
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 offences211
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order59
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions37
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer02
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures04

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