Council area · Apr 2025-Mar 2026

Bellingen, NSW

On recorded break-in, motor-vehicle and violent offences, Bellingen sits lower than most the council areas in NSW that Pryer covers — 80 council areas recorded a higher rate, 48 recorded a lower one.

How Bellingen compares

On the combined rate across break-in, motor-vehicle and violent offences — against the 129 council areas in NSW we cover — the only fair comparison, since rates differ by state, source and period.

#49 of 129
council areas in NSW48 lower, 80 higher
-15%
below the NSW median
Highest reported: Bourke57,359 / 100k
Median council area7,582 / 100k
Bellingen6,465 / 100k
Lowest reported: Ku-ring-gai1,780 / 100k

Over time — combined recorded rate

Break-in, motor-vehicle and violent offences combined, per 100,000 residents in Bellingen. Up 7% from 2021-2022 to 2025-2026 (5 periods).

7,0356,0252021-20222022-20232023-20242024-20252025-2026

How to read this: these are recorded break-in, motor-vehicle and violent offences only — a subset of recorded crime, not a total. Recorded rates aren't a measure of danger, and an absence of reports doesn't mean an area is "safe". Comparisons are only with other areas in NSW at the same level. Figures are official (NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, LGA recorded crime workbook series, Apr 2025-Mar 2026).

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Bellingen · Bielsdown Hills · Bostobrick · Brierfield · Brinerville · Cascade (NSW) · Darkwood · Deer Vale · Dorrigo · Dorrigo Mountain · Fernbrook · Fernmount · Gleniffer · Hydes Creek · Kalang · Kennaicle Creek · Megan · Mylestom · Never Never · North Dorrigo · Raleigh · Repton · Spicketts Creek · Tallowwood Ridge · Thora · Urunga · Valery

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