Bellata crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
10 recorded in this period, compared with 16 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bellata
Bellata is a rural locality and village in northwestern New South Wales, situated within the Narrabri Shire local government area with the postcode 2397. Located along the Newell Highway between Narrabri and Moree, the area is characterized by flat, fertile plains dedicated primarily to intensive broadacre agriculture, including grain and cotton production. At the 2021 census, Bellata and its surrounding rural catchment recorded a small population, reflecting a tight-knit rural community where agriculture is the primary economic driver.
The settlement functions as a local service hub for surrounding farmers, featuring basic community infrastructure such as a local public school, a historic hotel, and sporting facilities. Due to its small size, residents rely on nearby regional centers like Narrabri and Moree for comprehensive commercial, medical, and secondary educational services. Community life is largely centered around seasonal agricultural cycles and local volunteer organizations.
European settlement in the Bellata area dates back to the mid-19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoral leases across the Liverpool Plains and Northwest Slopes. The village grew following the extension of the Mungindi railway line in the late 1890s, which facilitated the transport of local wheat and wool to markets. Several heritage buildings and structures from the late-Victorian and early-20th-century expansion periods remain, reflecting the area's enduring history as a regional railway and agricultural outpost.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 2 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 266 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.