Belmont South crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
167 recorded in this period, compared with 147 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Belmont South
Belmont South is a coastal suburb located in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the City of Lake Macquarie local government area, and shares the 2280 postcode. Geographically, the locality occupies a narrow strip of land situated between the Tasman Sea to the east and the southern waters of Lake Macquarie to the west, bordered by neighboring suburbs including Belmont and Marks Point. Demographically, the population largely consists of families and retirees, reflecting the broader demographic trends of the East Lake Macquarie area.
Local life in Belmont South is defined by its aquatic environment, offering residents access to water-based recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The suburb is primarily residential, supported by local businesses, parks, and sporting facilities, while commercial and high-school services are readily accessible in adjacent Belmont. Major transport is facilitated by the Pacific Highway, which runs through the suburb, connecting the locality to Newcastle to the north and the Central Coast to the south.
Historically, the area developed in conjunction with the broader coal mining and maritime industries of the Lake Macquarie and Hunter regions. Originally traditional lands of the Awabakal people, European settlement saw the locality evolve from a timber-getting and fishing settlement into a residential community. While few heritage-listed structures of regional significance dominate the suburb today, its historical trajectory mirrors the post-war suburban expansion that transformed the eastern shores of Lake Macquarie.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 24 | 12 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 18 | 9 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 17 | 16 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 16 | 28 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 16 | 17 |
| Breach bail conditions | 12 | 7 |
| Fraud | 9 | 8 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 6 | 6 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 6 | 4 |
| Other theft | 6 | 8 |
| Steal from dwelling | 6 | 0 |
| Trespass | 6 | 1 |
| Arson | 4 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 4 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from retail store | 2 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,053 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.