Bellmount Forest crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bellmount Forest
Bellmount Forest is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Yass Valley Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2581. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating pastoral lands, cleared agricultural properties, and pockets of native bushland typical of the South West Slopes. Demographically, it is a sparsely populated community, with residents primarily residing on large rural landholdings and acreage properties.
Local life in Bellmount Forest is centered around primary agricultural pursuits, particularly livestock grazing and broadacre farming. Due to its rural seclusion, the locality lacks commercial amenities; residents rely on nearby regional hubs such as Yass and Murrumbateman for retail, professional services, schooling, and healthcare. Transportation relies entirely on private motor vehicles via local roads connecting to the Barton Highway, linking the area to Canberra and Goulburn.
Historically, the region lies within the traditional lands of the Ngunnawal people, who inhabited the area prior to European settlement. Following European exploration of the Southern Tablelands in the 19th century, the land was predominantly subdivided into large pastoral estates and sheep runs. The heritage of Bellmount Forest remains closely tied to the pastoral history of the Yass Valley, with historical markers, rural homesteads, and long-established agricultural boundaries reflecting its foundational land-use patterns.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
| Stock theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 120 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.