Belmont North crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
333 recorded in this period, compared with 262 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Belmont North
Belmont North is a residential suburb located in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the City of Lake Macquarie local government area, and shares the postcode 2280. Geographically situated between the shores of Lake Macquarie to the west and the Pacific Ocean coastline to the east, the suburb is characterised by a mix of residential housing, bushland, and elevated terrain. According to the 2021 Australian census, Belmont North supports a stable population comprising families, retirees, and working professionals, functioning primarily as a residential hub supporting the broader commercial activities of the Lake Macquarie and greater Newcastle regions.
The suburb provides a range of local amenities to serve its residents, including local retail shops, parks, sporting facilities, and educational services such as public primary schools. Its strategic location offers community members convenient access to neighboring commercial centers like Belmont and Swansea. Public transport links, predominantly bus services, connect Belmont North to Newcastle and surrounding suburbs via the Pacific Highway, which runs along its eastern boundary.
Historically, the development of Belmont North—like much of the eastern Lake Macquarie region—was influenced by the expansion of transport networks, timber-getting, and coal mining industries in the 19th and 20th centuries. Over time, the area transitioned from a resource-extraction and rural periphery into a predominantly suburban residential community. While few major heritage-listed structures dominate the modern landscape, the suburb reflects the broader post-war suburban growth pattern characteristic of the Hunter coastal corridor.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 72 | 45 |
| Malicious damage to property | 41 | 25 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 34 | 15 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 30 | 28 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 28 | 28 |
| Breach bail conditions | 15 | 8 |
| Sexual assault | 15 | 10 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 13 | 7 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 12 | 6 |
| Steal from dwelling | 12 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 9 | 6 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 7 | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 5 | 11 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 5 | 3 |
| Trespass | 5 | 3 |
| Steal from retail store | 4 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 3 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6,291 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.