Avatar
user icon Account folder icon Saved Locations

Crime rate in Bundaberg, QLD, Australia

Crime Rank: 36/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 99,245 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 6,618.56 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 8,649 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 87.15 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 609 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 3,892 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.14 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
39.22 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
43.26% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
63.58% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Bundaberg crime trends

See Forecasts

Bundaberg crime compared

Top crime types in Bundaberg:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Bundaberg there were 2,282 reported cases of Theft.

    2,282

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Bundaberg there were 1,375 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1,375

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Bundaberg there were 1,139 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1,139

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Bundaberg there were 699 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    699

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Bundaberg there were 660 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    660

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Bundaberg there were 645 reported cases of Property damage.

    645

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Bundaberg there were 595 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    595

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Bundaberg there were 288 reported cases of Deception.

    288

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Bundaberg there were 254 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    254

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Bundaberg there were 215 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    215

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Bundaberg there were 193 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    193

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Bundaberg there were 153 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    153

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Bundaberg there were 66 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    66

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Bundaberg there were 51 reported cases of Arson.

    51

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Bundaberg there were 20 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    20

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Bundaberg there were 13 reported cases of Robbery.

    13

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in Bundaberg there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Bundaberg

    1 in 163

    In 2024 in Bundaberg your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 163

  • QLD

    1 in 123

    In 2024 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 123

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Bundaberg

    1 in 25

    In 2024 in Bundaberg your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 25

  • QLD

    1 in 22

    In 2024 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

Can your business benefit from our crime data? Insights to evaluate locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Bundaberg rank in crime?

Bundaberg lga is ranked 36/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Bundaberg a safe lga?

Bundaberg lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Bundaberg?

The top crime types in Bundaberg are Theft, Drug dealing and trafficking, Transport regulation offences.

What is the most reported crime in Bundaberg?

2,282 Theft cases were reported in Bundaberg in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Bundaberg?

Crime in Bundaberg has increased by 6.78% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Bundaberg in 2024?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Bundaberg in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Bundaberg?

The least safe suburb in Bundaberg is Bundaberg Central, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Bundaberg?

The safest suburb in Bundaberg is Abbotsford (Qld), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Bundaberg crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Bundaberg by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Bundaberg Central, Mullett Creek and Kensington (Qld).


Suburbs in Bundaberg

Abbotsford (Qld) (10) Abington (Qld) (17) Alloway (14) Apple Tree Creek (12) Ashfield (Qld) (10) Avenell Heights (13) Avoca (Qld) (15) Avondale (Qld) (10) Bargara (10) Boolboonda (10) Booyal (11) Branyan (10) Bucca (Qld) (10) Bullyard (10) Bundaberg Central (50) Bundaberg East (19) Bundaberg North (16) Bundaberg South (34) Bundaberg West (38) Bungadoo (10) Burnett Heads (10) Buxton (Qld) (10) Calavos (11) Childers (Qld) (19) Coonarr (10) Coral Cove (10) Cordalba (10) Dalga (10) Dalysford (10) Damascus (10) Delan (10) Doolbi (20) Doughboy (10) Drinan (10) Duingal (10) Electra (10) Elliott (Qld) (10) Elliott Heads (10) Eureka (Qld) (10) Fairymead (10) Farnsfield (10) Gaeta (10) Gin Gin (Qld) (18) Givelda (10) Gooburrum (10) Good Night (10) Goodwood (Qld) (20) Gregory River (Bundaberg - Qld) (10) Horse Camp (10) Horton (17) Innes Park (10) Isis Central (22) Isis River (27) Kalkie (10) Kalpowar (42) Kensington (Qld) (50) Kepnock (16) Kinkuna (44) Kolonga (28) Kullogum (10) Maroondan (10) McIlwraith (10) Meadowvale (10) Miara (10) Millbank (Qld) (11) Molangul (10) Mon Repos (50) Monduran (12) Moolboolaman (10) Moore Park Beach (10) Moorland (Qld) (10) Morganville (10) Mullett Creek (50) Nearum (10) New Moonta (12) North Gregory (11) North Isis (10) Norville (22) Oakwood (Qld) (14) Pine Creek (Qld) (10) Promisedland (10) Qunaba (10) Redhill Farms (10) Redridge (10) Rubyanna (22) Sharon (10) Skyring Reserve (10) South Bingera (10) South Isis (10) South Kolan (10) St Agnes (Qld) (10) St Kilda (Qld) (10) Svensson Heights (14) Takilberan (10) Thabeban (13) Tirroan (10) Walkervale (12) Wallaville (10) Watalgan (10) Waterloo (Qld) (10) Welcome Creek (10) Windermere (Qld) (10) Winfield (28) Wonbah (10) Wonbah Forest (50) Woodgate (10) Woongarra (13) Yandaran (10)

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

Feedback
How was your experience?
What could be improved about it? (optional)