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Crime rate in Burke, QLD, Australia

Crime Rank: 89/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 358 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 29,824.70 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 39 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 108.94 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 12 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 6 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
33.52 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
16.76 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
87.12% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
18.71% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Burke crime trends

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Burke crime compared

Top crime types in Burke:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Burke there were 12 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    12

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Burke there were 6 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    6

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Burke there were 4 reported cases of Property damage.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Burke there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Burke there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Burke there were 2 reported cases of Theft.

    2

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Burke there were 2 reported cases of Deception.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Burke there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Burke there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Burke there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Burke there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Burke

    1 in 30

    In 2024 in Burke your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 30

  • 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 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Burke

    1 in 60

    In 2024 in Burke your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 60

  • 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 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Burke rank in crime?

Burke lga is ranked 89/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Burke a safe lga?

Burke lga is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Burke?

The top crime types in Burke are Assault and related offences, Transport regulation offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Burke?

12 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Burke in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Burke?

Crime in Burke has decreased by 15.22% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Burke in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Burke in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Burke?

The least safe suburb in Burke is Nicholson (Qld), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Burke?

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

Where are Burke crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Burke by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Nicholson (Qld), Burketown and Gregory (Qld).


Suburbs in Burke

The data is based on annual 2024 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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