Crime Rates for Bellfield (banyule), VIC
⇌ Compare Bellfield (banyule) with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Bellfield (banyule) (3081) crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 223 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 0 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Bellfield (banyule), VIC in 2021 was 1,996. In the last 10 years, Bellfield (banyule), VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 166.3 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 24 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 249.5 people. When considering these numbers, it is also important to consider the trends of these numbers compared to the greater melbourne area.
Most Common Crimes in Bellfield (banyule) for 2026: B Property and deception offences (120), E Justice procedures offences (60), A Crimes against the person (29).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 114 | 236 | 160 | 147 | 166 | 202 | 140 | 168 | 179 | 320 | 223 |
| A Crimes against the person | 16 | 26 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 34 | 20 | 27 | 34 | 56 | 29 |
| B Property and deception offences | 75 | 157 | 91 | 87 | 86 | 91 | 75 | 81 | 77 | 143 | 120 |
| C Drug offences | 7 | 20 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 33 | 11 | 18 | 11 | 14 | 8 |
| D Public order and security offences | 9 | 24 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 24 | 6 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 7 | 9 | 19 | 17 | 32 | 22 | 29 | 32 | 50 | 83 | 60 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Bellfield (banyule), VIC recorded 223 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 1083 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2026, Bellfield (banyule), VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 12 | 31 | -61.29% |
| Robbery In 2026, Bellfield (banyule), VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 3 | -100.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, Bellfield (banyule), VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 8 | 14 | -42.86% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, Bellfield (banyule), VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 4 | 1 | 300.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2026, Bellfield (banyule), VIC recorded 5 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 5 | 7 | -28.57% |
| Arson In 2026, Bellfield (banyule), VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Arson. | 3 | 0 | 300.00% |
| Property damage In 2026, Bellfield (banyule), VIC recorded 24 reported cases of Property damage. | 24 | 23 | 4.35% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, Bellfield (banyule), VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 12 | 26 | -53.85% |
| Theft In 2026, Bellfield (banyule), VIC recorded 71 reported cases of Theft. | 71 | 91 | -21.98% |
| Deception In 2026, Bellfield (banyule), VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Deception. | 10 | 3 | 233.33% |
| Bribery In 2026, Bellfield (banyule), VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, Bellfield (banyule), VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 6 | -100.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, Bellfield (banyule), VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, Bellfield (banyule), VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 6 | 8 | -25.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2026, Bellfield (banyule), VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, Bellfield (banyule), VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 4 | 18 | -77.78% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, Bellfield (banyule), VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, Bellfield (banyule), VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 5 | -100.00% |
| Public security offences In 2026, Bellfield (banyule), VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2026, Bellfield (banyule), VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 4 | 3 | 33.33% |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, Bellfield (banyule), VIC recorded 56 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 56 | 80 | -30.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2026, Bellfield (banyule), VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, Bellfield (banyule), VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, Bellfield (banyule), VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, Bellfield (banyule), VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2026 Mar), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as offences per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported offences and population data from the last census (2021). Rates may appear higher or lower than current reality depending on population changes, so it is difficult to declare any suburb completely safe or unsafe.
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FAQ About Crime in Bellfield (banyule), VIC
How common is car theft in the Bellfield (banyule), VIC?
Motor vehicle theft does not occur in the Bellfield (banyule), VIC.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Bellfield (banyule), VIC?
At present, no official data is available.
What is the crime rate in Bellfield (banyule), VIC?
Bellfield (banyule), VIC has a crime rate of 223 reported criminal offences.
Is Bellfield (banyule), VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Bellfield (banyule), VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 0 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Bellfield (banyule), VIC?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Bellfield (banyule), VIC was B Property and deception offences with 120 reported offences.
Has crime in the Bellfield (banyule), VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
The crime rates are similar to or nearly the same as they were five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Bellfield (banyule), VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 29 offenses against persons in Bellfield (banyule), VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Bellfield (banyule), VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 110 property crime offenses in Bellfield (banyule), VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Bellfield (banyule), VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, Bellfield (banyule), VIC recorded 8 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Bellfield (banyule) (2021)
Bellfield (banyule) is a quiet suburb with around 1996 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 46.1% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.6 people. The median household weekly income is $1845, though the unemployment rate stands at 6.9%. While 63.4% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Safest suburbs around Bellfield (banyule), VIC
If you’re considering living near Bellfield (banyule) , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Eaglemont - 168 offences (0.04242 per 100,000 people)
- Ivanhoe East - 160 offences (0.04253 per 100,000 people)
- Thornbury - 1494 offences (0.07861 per 100,000 people)
- Alphington - 468 offences (0.08208 per 100,000 people)
- Ivanhoe - 1243 offences (0.09294 per 100,000 people)
- Heidelberg Heights - 795 offences (0.11764 per 100,000 people)
- Preston - 6155 offences (0.18215 per 100,000 people)
- Heidelberg West - 1383 offences (0.26333 per 100,000 people)
- Heidelberg - 2808 offences (0.38152 per 100,000 people)
*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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