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Crime rate in Bundaberg, QLD, Australia

Crime Rank: 33/100

(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 8,055 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 81.16 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 565 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 3,377 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.69 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
34.03 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
16.9% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
60.16% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Bundaberg crime trends

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Bundaberg crime compared

Top crime types in Bundaberg:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Bundaberg there were 1,982 reported cases of Theft.

    1,982

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Bundaberg there were 1,456 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1,456

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Bundaberg there were 1,060 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1,060

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Bundaberg there were 775 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    775

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Bundaberg there were 617 reported cases of Property damage.

    617

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Bundaberg there were 544 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    544

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Bundaberg there were 543 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    543

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Bundaberg there were 242 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    242

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Bundaberg there were 213 reported cases of Deception.

    213

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Bundaberg there were 197 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    197

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Bundaberg there were 176 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    176

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Bundaberg there were 122 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    122

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Bundaberg there were 63 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    63

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Bundaberg there were 37 reported cases of Arson.

    37

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Bundaberg there were 18 reported cases of Robbery.

    18

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Bundaberg there were 6 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    6

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Bundaberg there were 4 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    4


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Bundaberg

    1 in 176

    In 2025 in Bundaberg your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 176

  • QLD

    1 in 120

    In 2025 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 120

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Bundaberg

    1 in 29

    In 2025 in Bundaberg your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 29

  • QLD

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Bundaberg rank in crime?

Bundaberg lga is ranked 33/100 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?

1,982 Theft cases were reported in Bundaberg in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Bundaberg?

Crime in Bundaberg has decreased by 6.87% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Bundaberg in 2025?

There were 4 Homicide and related offences cases in Bundaberg in 2025.

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 Yandaran, 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, Mon Repos and Kensington (Qld).


Suburbs in Bundaberg

Abbotsford (Qld) (10) Abington (Qld) (10) Alloway (18) Apple Tree Creek (11) Ashfield (Qld) (10) Avenell Heights (13) Avoca (Qld) (10) Avondale (Qld) (10) Bargara (10) Boolboonda (10) Booyal (10) Branyan (10) Bucca (Qld) (10) Bullyard (10) Bundaberg Central (50) Bundaberg East (19) Bundaberg North (14) Bundaberg South (27) Bundaberg West (44) Bungadoo (10) Burnett Heads (10) Buxton (Qld) (10) Calavos (10) Childers (Qld) (21) Coonarr (10) Coral Cove (10) Cordalba (10) Dalga (10) Dalysford (10) Damascus (10) Delan (10) Doolbi (17) Doughboy (10) Drinan (10) Duingal (20) Electra (10) Elliott (Qld) (10) Elliott Heads (10) Eureka (Qld) (10) Fairymead (10) Farnsfield (10) Gaeta (10) Gin Gin (Qld) (23) Givelda (10) Gooburrum (10) Good Night (17) Goodwood (Qld) (15) Gregory River (Bundaberg - Qld) (10) Horse Camp (12) Horton (10) Innes Park (10) Isis Central (12) Isis River (15) Kalkie (10) Kalpowar (10) Kensington (Qld) (45) Kepnock (12) Kinkuna (35) Kolonga (36) Kullogum (10) Maroondan (10) McIlwraith (10) Meadowvale (10) Miara (10) Millbank (Qld) (16) Molangul (10) Mon Repos (50) Monduran (14) Moolboolaman (10) Moore Park Beach (10) Moorland (Qld) (10) Morganville (18) Mullett Creek (10) Nearum (10) New Moonta (22) North Gregory (37) North Isis (10) Norville (11) Oakwood (Qld) (10) Pine Creek (Qld) (10) Promisedland (10) Qunaba (10) Redhill Farms (10) Redridge (10) Rubyanna (10) Sharon (10) Skyring Reserve (10) South Bingera (10) South Isis (10) South Kolan (10) St Agnes (Qld) (10) St Kilda (Qld) (10) Svensson Heights (11) Takilberan (10) Thabeban (10) Tirroan (10) Walkervale (14) Wallaville (13) Watalgan (27) Waterloo (Qld) (10) Welcome Creek (10) Windermere (Qld) (10) Winfield (10) Wonbah (10) Wonbah Forest (10) Woodgate (10) Woongarra (10) Yandaran (10)

The data is based on annual 2025 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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