Lower Belford Crime Index

46

(100 is safest)

Safer than 46% of most Australia suburbs

Lower Belford Crime Map

Lower Belford crime map

Lower Belford Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Lower Belford
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 19, up 111% from 9 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Lower Belford is in the 52st percentile for safety, meaning 49% of NSW suburbs are safer than Lower Belford and 51% of suburbs are more dangerous than Lower Belford.
  • There was no change in the number of assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (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 decreased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Lower Belford: 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 Lower Belford is safer than only 46% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Lower Belford’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

How does Lower Belford perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Lower Belford is greater than that of roughly 49% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Lower Belford, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 33 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 Lower Belford’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 Lower Belford. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Lower Belford.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Lower Belford is 1225 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 81 if you reside in Lower Belford.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Lower Belford are 1 in 57, with a rate of 1716 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.

Lower Belford Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person51225
Property and deception offences71716
Drug offences3735
Public order and security offences2490
Justice procedures offences00
Other offences2490
Total194657

Lower Belford Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 81

In Lower Belford

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Lower Belford vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Lower Belford vs NSW

Lower Belford population: 408

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault162864245770
Sexual offences114650245179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment340910735501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1245
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault1245
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Lower Belford Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 57

In Lower Belford

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Lower Belford vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Lower Belford vs NSW, Australia

Lower Belford population: 408

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft41800289802204
Burglary/Break and Enter124967245306
Arson2376049046
Malicious damage to property0491360602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle2490
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling1245

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Lower Belford vs NSW

Drug Offences: Lower Belford 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 possession23403249041667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences1584124572

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: Lower Belford vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct117321245212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences114664245179.54

Lower Belford Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Lower Belford vs NSW

Lower Belford Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Lower Belford in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Lower Belford?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Lower Belford is intimidation, stalking and harassment.

What is the crime rate in Lower Belford?

The overall crime rate in Lower Belford, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4657 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 Lower Belford a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Lower Belford total crime rate in 2021 was 4657. This means it’s 51% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Lower Belford has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Lower Belford safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Lower Belford

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 assault01
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences02
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery10
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 harassment03
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud12
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling211
Property and deception offencesArsonArson02
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property10
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs01
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 amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass01
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 offences11
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 offences02
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

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