Belleville is safer than the Canadian average on the official measures: the Belleville–Quinte West metro area’s Crime Severity Index was 63.1 in 2025, down 3% from 2024 and about 16% below the national 75.0, according to Statistics Canada. Its crime rate was 4,920 police-reported incidents per 100,000 people, about 12% below Canada’s 5,585 but about 15% above the Ontario average.
Data: Statistics Canada, police-reported crime statistics for 2025 (released 22 July 2026), Crime Severity Index and weighted clearance rates by census metropolitan area (Table 35-10-0026-01) and incidents by violation (Table 35-10-0177-01), both checked on 16 October 2026. Online reporting details checked on the Belleville Police Service website on 16 October 2026. Rankings, ratios and the population estimate are our own calculation. Updated 16 October 2026.
Key facts
- The Belleville–Quinte West CMA had a Crime Severity Index of 63.06 in 2025, down about 3% from 64.99 in 2024 (Statistics Canada, released 22 July 2026).
- Belleville–Quinte West recorded 6,165 Criminal Code incidents in 2025, a crime rate of 4,920 per 100,000, down 1% (Statistics Canada).
- Police in the Belleville area solved a larger share of crime than average: the weighted clearance rate was 49.25 in 2025, against 36.64 for Canada (Statistics Canada).
- Belleville–Quinte West’s car theft rate was 106 per 100,000 in 2025, about 47% below the national 201 (our calculation from Statistics Canada data).
- Fraud is the exception: Belleville–Quinte West’s fraud rate was 561 per 100,000 in 2025, about 32% above the national 426 (our calculation).
- Belleville–Quinte West’s CSI was 17% below its 2017 peak of 76.30 (our calculation from Statistics Canada data).
Is Belleville safe?
Belleville is safer than the average Canadian metro area on the official measures: the Belleville–Quinte West CMA’s 2025 Crime Severity Index of 63.1 was about 16% below the national 75.0, and its violent crime rate was about 6% below the national rate, according to Statistics Canada (ratios are our calculation). Within Ontario, Belleville sits slightly above the middle: its index was about 10% above the provincial 57.2.
The Crime Severity Index (CSI) is a Statistics Canada measure that weights each police-reported offence by its seriousness, with Canada in 2006 set at 100. The crime rate counts Criminal Code incidents (excluding traffic) per 100,000 people. The Belleville–Quinte West census metropolitan area (CMA) covers the City of Belleville, policed by the Belleville Police Service, and the City of Quinte West (Trenton), policed by the Ontario Provincial Police Quinte West Detachment. Based on Statistics Canada’s incident count and rate, about 125,000 people live in the CMA (our estimate). Our Crime Severity Index explainer covers the method.
| Measure (2025) | Belleville–Quinte West CMA | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime Severity Index | 63.1 | 57.2 | 75.0 |
| CSI change 2024–25 | −3% | −6% | −5% |
| Violent Crime Severity Index | 81.4 | — | 97.2 |
| Non-violent Crime Severity Index | 56.3 | — | 66.8 |
| Crime rate per 100,000 | 4,920 | 4,296 | 5,585 |
| Crime rate change 2024–25 | −1% | −4% | −2% |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0026-01 and The Daily, 22 July 2026.
What is the crime rate in Belleville?
The Belleville–Quinte West CMA’s crime rate was 4,920 Criminal Code incidents per 100,000 people in 2025, based on 6,165 incidents, according to Statistics Canada. The count was almost unchanged from 6,169 in 2024.
| Offence (Belleville–Quinte West CMA) | Incidents (2025) | Rate per 100,000 (2025) | Rate per 100,000 (2024) | Canada rate per 100,000 (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Criminal Code (excl. traffic) | 6,165 | 4,920 | 4,979 | 5,585 |
| Violent crime | 1,695 | 1,353 | 1,311 | 1,443 |
| Property crime | 2,924 | 2,334 | 2,456 | 3,141 |
| Fraud | 703 | 561 | 557 | 426 |
| Theft $5,000 or under | 652 | 520 | 581 | 534 |
| Mischief | 436 | 348 | 476 | 739 |
| Shoplifting $5,000 or under | 421 | 336 | 289 | 502 |
| Break and enter | 236 | 188 | 176 | 262 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 133 | 106 | 117 | 201 |
| Robbery | 20 | 16 | 23 | 55 |
| Homicide (victims) | 1 | 0.80 | 2.42 | 1.61 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01, checked 16 October 2026. Rates rounded; homicide is victims per 100,000.
- Car theft is low. Belleville–Quinte West’s motor vehicle theft rate of 106 per 100,000 was about 47% below Canada’s 201 and about 43% below Ontario’s 187 (our calculation). See car theft in Canada.
- Break-ins match the province. The break and enter rate of 188 per 100,000 was about 28% below the national 262 and almost the same as Ontario’s 189, although it rose about 7% from 2024 (our calculation). See break-ins in Canada.
- Fraud is above average. At 561 per 100,000, fraud was about 32% above the national rate and was the largest single property offence in the table (our calculation). See fraud and scams in Canada.
- Mischief fell sharply. The mischief rate dropped about 27% in one year, to less than half the national rate (our calculation).
What kinds of violent crime are reported in Belleville?
Violent crime in the Belleville–Quinte West CMA was 1,353 incidents per 100,000 people in 2025, about 6% below the national rate of 1,443 but up about 3% from 2024, according to Statistics Canada (change is our calculation).
The mix differs from the national picture. Serious assault (level 2, with a weapon or causing bodily harm) was about 35% below the national rate, at 139 per 100,000. Criminal harassment, at 206 per 100,000, was about 2.4 times the national 86 and rose about 22% from 2024. The rate of police-reported level 1 sexual assault was 121 per 100,000, against 87 nationally (our calculations). Reporting levels affect these figures: Statistics Canada estimated that only about 6% of sexual assaults were reported to police in 2019. One homicide was recorded in 2025, after three in 2024; with numbers this small, the homicide rate is not a useful guide (see homicide rate in Canada by city).
Is crime in Belleville going down?
Crime severity in Belleville–Quinte West is lower than a few years ago: the CMA’s Crime Severity Index fell from a peak of 76.30 in 2017 to 63.06 in 2025, a drop of about 17%, according to Statistics Canada (change is our calculation). It has declined each year since 2023.
| Year | Belleville–Quinte West CSI | Canada CSI |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 55.07 | 72.01 |
| 2017 (peak) | 76.30 | 73.60 |
| 2018 | 61.46 | 75.60 |
| 2019 | 69.74 | 79.72 |
| 2020 | 62.99 | 73.92 |
| 2021 | 66.81 | 74.87 |
| 2022 | 66.35 | 78.74 |
| 2023 | 67.29 | 81.27 |
| 2024 | 64.99 | 78.84 |
| 2025 | 63.06 | 75.01 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0026-01. The first value for this CMA is 2016.
Belleville–Quinte West’s index was above the national CSI only once in this series, in 2017. Statistics Canada cautions that smaller metro areas swing more from year to year and that the CSI is not a universal indicator of safety.
How does Belleville compare with other Ontario cities?
Belleville–Quinte West had the sixth-highest Crime Severity Index of Ontario’s 15 metro areas in 2025, at 63.1, and the seventh-highest crime rate, according to Statistics Canada (rankings are our calculation).
| Ontario metro area (CMA) | CSI 2025 | Crime rate per 100,000 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| London | 66.0 | 5,059 |
| Greater Sudbury | 64.9 | 4,706 |
| Belleville–Quinte West | 63.1 | 4,920 |
| Kingston | 61.5 | 5,005 |
| Peterborough | 57.3 | 5,385 |
| Toronto | 55.0 | 3,950 |
| Ottawa | 50.6 | 4,212 |
| Ontario (province) | 57.2 | 4,296 |
Source: Statistics Canada (2025). Selected Ontario metro areas.
Belleville’s index was slightly above its eastern Ontario neighbours Kingston and Peterborough, but its crime rate was lower than both. The provincial rankings are in safest cities in Ontario and most dangerous cities in Ontario, and every police map in the province is on our Ontario crime map.
How does Belleville rank in Canada?
Belleville–Quinte West had the 17th-lowest Crime Severity Index of Canada’s 41 metro areas in 2025, according to Statistics Canada (our calculation), between Calgary (61.7) and Greater Sudbury (64.9). Its weighted clearance rate of 49.25, the weighted share of crime solved by police, was higher than in Toronto, Montréal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Winnipeg or Halifax, where the highest was Montréal at 40.10. The full list is in our crime rate in Canada by city table.
How do I check or report crime in Belleville?
- Emergencies. Call 911 for any crime in progress or any threat to safety.
- Report minor crimes online. The Belleville Police Service E-Reporting system takes reports when you do not know who did it: lost or stolen property under $5,000, vandalism to property or a vehicle, and a break-in to a vehicle. Stolen vehicles, stolen licence plates and lost or stolen firearms must be reported in person.
- Call when an officer is needed. For other crimes that need a police officer, the E-Reporting page lists 613-962-3456. In Quinte West, contact the OPP.
- Look at local patterns. We did not find a public crime map on the Belleville Police Service website (checked 16 October 2026). Our guide on how to check crime in your neighbourhood explains other ways to look at a street, and the Canada Crime Map gathers official figures by city.
More on the process is in how to report a crime in Canada.
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Belleville crime FAQ
What is the crime rate in Belleville, Ontario?
The Belleville–Quinte West CMA’s crime rate was 4,920 police-reported incidents per 100,000 people in 2025, down 1% from 2024, according to Statistics Canada.
Is Belleville safer than Kingston?
It is mixed. Belleville–Quinte West’s 2025 Crime Severity Index of 63.1 was slightly higher than Kingston’s 61.5, but its crime rate of 4,920 per 100,000 was lower than Kingston’s 5,005.
Is crime in Belleville going up?
No. Belleville–Quinte West’s CSI fell about 3% in 2025, to 63.1, and was about 17% below its 2017 peak of 76.3 (our calculation).
Is car theft common in Belleville?
No. Belleville–Quinte West recorded 133 vehicle thefts in 2025, a rate of 106 per 100,000, about 47% below the national rate (our calculation).
Can I report a crime online in Belleville?
Yes. The Belleville Police Service E-Reporting system accepts reports of lost or stolen property under $5,000, vandalism and vehicle break-ins when there is no suspect.
Related: Is Kingston safe? · Is Peterborough safe? · Ontario crime map · Is Ottawa safe? · Home security tips. Official source: Statistics Canada, The Daily · Peterborough crime map. In an emergency call 911.