Bellambi crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
598 recorded in this period, compared with 558 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bellambi
Bellambi is a coastal suburb located in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, within the City of Wollongong local government area, bearing the postcode 2518. Positioned roughly 7 kilometres north of Wollongong's central business district, the locality is bounded by the Tasman Sea to the east, Corrimal to the south, Woonona to the north, and Towradgi to the southeast. According to the 2021 Australian census, Bellambi supports a diverse residential population, characterised by a mix of families, retirees, and individuals drawn to its coastal proximity and suburban environment.
The suburb features a combination of residential housing, local commercial strips, and significant recreational spaces. Bellambi is particularly well-known for its coastal geography, which includes Bellambi Point, Bellambi Lagoon, and several sandy beaches popular for swimming, surfing, and fishing. Local amenities include neighbourhood shopping areas, sporting ovals, and the Bellambi boat ramp and beach reserve. The suburb is serviced by the South Coast railway line via Bellambi railway station, providing regional and commuter transit connections to Sydney and Wollongong.
Historically, the area originated as part of the traditional lands of the Wadi Wadi people before European settlement in the early 19th century. The locality's development was historically tied to coal mining, maritime transport, and agriculture. Bellambi Point served as an early shipping port for coal mined in the northern Illawarra region during the mid-to-late 1800s, facilitated by the construction of a jetty. Over the 20th century, the heavy industrial and shipping uses declined, and the suburb transitioned into a predominantly residential and recreational area.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 140 | 116 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 54 | 29 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 47 | 27 |
| Malicious damage to property | 38 | 43 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 36 | 23 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 33 | 28 |
| Breach bail conditions | 30 | 30 |
| Fraud | 30 | 36 |
| Sexual assault | 21 | 25 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 18 | 10 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 16 | 13 |
| Steal from dwelling | 13 | 9 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 12 | 19 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 12 | 11 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 11 | 9 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 11 | 7 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 10 | 15 |
| Other offences | 9 | 7 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,039 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.