Crime Rates for Belfield, NSW

Year ending Jun 2025 The Belfield (2191) crime rate for the Year ending Jun 2025 was calculated from 209 reported incidents, equal to 3,188 incident per 100,000 residents. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Belfield, NSW in 2021 was 6,555. In the last 10 years, Belfield, NSW's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 177.2 residents. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 86.3 residents. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 262.2 residents. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.

Most Common Crimes in Belfield for 2025: Theft (68), Assault (37), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (35).

Crime incidents in Belfield, NSW from 2015 to 2025 by type
Type/Year20152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Total219217203184170229189197200213209
Abduction and kidnapping00000000100
Against justice procedures1615161089822162229
Arson532512102012
Assault3322353032303122343737
Betting and gaming offences00000000000
Blackmail and extortion00100000132
Coercive Control00000000000
Disorderly conduct23354364431
Drug offences1325151011151391159
Homicide00000000000
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1820111612151419232535
Liquor offences111106124000
Malicious damage to property3030232622272218132214
Other offences304152427210
Other offences against the person00000001001
Pornography offences00000000000
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences455643904155
Robbery20001010102
Sexual offences258662139134
Theft9086796864796762847668
Transport regulatory offences02000000000

In 2025, Belfield, NSW recorded 209 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 823 reported cases.

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Latest Crime Rates

Typeincidents (2025)incidents (2024)Changes(%)
Breach Apprehended Violence Order171154.55% (11)
Breach bail conditions990.00% (9)
Other offences against justice procedures01-100.00% (1)
Resist or hinder officer31200.00% (1)
Arson21100.00% (1)
Assault Police31200.00% (1)
Domestic violence related assault2025-20.00% (25)
Non-domestic violence related assault141127.27% (11)
Blackmail and extortion23-33.33% (3)
Criminal intent13-66.67% (3)
Cultivating cannabis02-100.00% (2)
Other drug offences110.00% (1)
Possession and/or use of amphetamines31200.00% (1)
Possession and/or use of cannabis110.00% (1)
Possession and/or use of ecstasy10100.00% (0)
Possession and/or use of narcotics10100.00% (0)
Possession and/or use of other drugs20200.00% (0)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment352540.00% (25)
Malicious damage to property1422-36.36% (22)
Other offences01-100.00% (1)
Other offences against the person10100.00% (0)
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences550.00% (5)
Robbery with a weapon not a firearm10100.00% (0)
Robbery without a weapon10100.00% (0)
Sexual assault35-40.00% (5)
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences18-87.50% (8)
Break and enter dwelling36-50.00% (6)
Break and enter non-dwelling30300.00% (0)
Fraud22214.76% (21)
Motor vehicle theft613-53.85% (13)
Other theft23-33.33% (3)
Receiving or handling stolen goods24-50.00% (4)
Steal from dwelling810-20.00% (10)
Steal from motor vehicle221915.79% (19)

AI Analysis

1. Overall Crime Trends:

  • Total crime shows fluctuations with no clear continuous upward or downward trend over the 10 years.
  • Notable peaks in certain crime types occur sporadically (e.g., fraud, malicious damage).

2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types (with peak year counts):

  • Fraud: Highest in 2020 with 36 incidents; consistently high between 13 to 36 annually.
  • Domestic violence related assault: Peaks at 25 in 2023 and 2024.
  • Intimidation, stalking and harassment: Highest at 35 in 2025, generally increasing since 2015.
  • Malicious damage to property: Peaks at 30 in 2015 and 2016, slightly declining but still high (~14-27).
  • Steal from motor vehicle: Peaks at 29 in 2023, fluctuating heavily (lowest 5 in 2022).
  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order: Significant rise up to 17 in 2025 from lower values in early years.

3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:

  • Malicious damage dropped from 30 in 2016 to 14 in 2025.
  • Motor vehicle theft jumped from 1 in 2022 to 13 in 2024 and 6 in 2025.
  • Intimidation, stalking and harassment increased from 11 in 2017 to 35 in 2025.
  • Fraud dipped from 36 in 2020 to 21 in 2024 and 22 in 2025.
  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order rose sharply from 4 in 2023 to 17 in 2025.
  • Liquor offences dropped sharply after 2021 (12 incidents) to zero by 2024 and 2025.

4. Safety-Relevant Observations:

  • Violent crimes like domestic violence assault remain consistently high, indicating ongoing personal safety concerns.
  • Serious violent crimes such as homicide or attempted murder reported as zero across all years.
  • Property crimes (fraud, theft including motor vehicle and stealing from dwellings) are prevalent, suggesting risks to residents' assets.
  • Malicious damage to property remains a persistent issue though somewhat declining recently.
  • Breaches of justice procedures (especially AVO breaches) have notably increased in recent years, indicating possible challenges in law compliance and enforcement.
  • Drug offences and weapons offences show low but present activity, with a notable spike in prohibited weapons offences in 2020 (39 incidents) then a sharp drop thereafter.
  • Sexual offences show small numbers but slight increases in recent years (up to 5 sexual assaults in 2024).
  • Disorderly conduct and other minor offences fluctuate at low levels, without major spikes.

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Common FAQ about Belfield, NSW Criminal

  • How common is car theft in the Belfield, NSW?

    There were 13 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Jun 2025, averaging 1 incident every 28.1 day.

  • Is Belfield, NSW safe in 2025

    Yes, Belfield, NSW is considered safe, as its crime rate of 3,188 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Jun 2025 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.

  • What is the most common crime in Belfield, NSW?

    In 2025, the most common crime type in Belfield, NSW was Theft with 68 reported incidents.

  • Has crime in the Belfield, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?

    Crime rates in Belfield, NSW have increased by 11% compared to five years ago.

  • What is rate of criminal against person in Belfield, NSW?

    In Year ending Jun 2025, there were 81 incident against persons in Belfield, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.

  • What is the rate of property crime in Belfield, NSW?

    In Year ending Jun 2025, there were 84 property crime incident in Belfield, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.

  • What is the number of drug offenses in Belfield, NSW?

    In Year ending Jun 2025, Belfield, NSW recorded 9 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.

*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority

Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics

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