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Crime rate in Central Highlands (Qld), QLD, Australia

Crime Rank: 39/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 27,586 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 58,790.57 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,562 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 92.87 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 245 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 814 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people 		8.88 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people 		29.51 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes 		56.74% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes 		46.48% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Central Highlands (Qld) crime trends

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Central Highlands (Qld) crime compared

Top crime types in Central Highlands (Qld):


  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Central Highlands (Qld) there were 474 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    474

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Central Highlands (Qld) there were 398 reported cases of Theft.

    398

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Central Highlands (Qld) there were 383 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    383

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Central Highlands (Qld) there were 345 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    345

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Central Highlands (Qld) there were 239 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    239

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Central Highlands (Qld) there were 171 reported cases of Property damage.

    171

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Central Highlands (Qld) there were 145 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    145

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Central Highlands (Qld) there were 89 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    89

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Central Highlands (Qld) there were 81 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    81

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Central Highlands (Qld) there were 64 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    64

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Central Highlands (Qld) there were 59 reported cases of Deception.

    59

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Central Highlands (Qld) there were 51 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    51

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Central Highlands (Qld) there were 27 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    27

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Central Highlands (Qld) there were 19 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    19

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Central Highlands (Qld) there were 11 reported cases of Arson.

    11

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Central Highlands (Qld) there were 6 reported cases of Robbery.

    6


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Central Highlands (Qld)

    1 in 113

    In 2024 in Central Highlands (Qld) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 113

  • 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

  • Central Highlands (Qld)

    1 in 34

    In 2024 in Central Highlands (Qld) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 34

  • 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

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Neighbouring LGAs:

Banana (30) Barcaldine (28) Blackall Tambo (13) Isaac (25) Livingstone (25) Maranoa (34) Murweh (58) Rockhampton (66) Woorabinda (100)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Central Highlands (Qld) rank in crime?

Central Highlands (Qld) lga is ranked 39/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Central Highlands (Qld) a safe lga?

Central Highlands (Qld) lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Central Highlands (Qld)?

The top crime types in Central Highlands (Qld) are Drug dealing and trafficking, Theft, Transport regulation offences.

What is the most reported crime in Central Highlands (Qld)?

474 Drug dealing and trafficking cases were reported in Central Highlands (Qld) in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Central Highlands (Qld)?

Crime in Central Highlands (Qld) has increased by 15.35% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Central Highlands (Qld) in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Central Highlands (Qld) in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Central Highlands (Qld)?

The least safe suburb in Central Highlands (Qld) is Bundoora (Qld), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Central Highlands (Qld)?

The safest suburb in Central Highlands (Qld) is Wyuna (Qld), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Central Highlands (Qld) crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Central Highlands (Qld) by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Bundoora (Qld), Goomally and Blackwater.


Suburbs in Central Highlands (Qld)

Albinia (10) Alsace (10) Anakie Siding (10) Arcadia Valley (10) Arcturus (10) Argyll (10) Balcomba (10) Barnard (10) Bauhinia (10) Belcong (10) Bingegang (10) Blackwater (30) Bluff (12) Boolburra (10) Buckland (Qld) (10) Bundoora (Qld) (50) Cairdbeign (10) Capella (10) Carbine Creek (10) Carnarvon Park (13) Cheeseborough (10) Chirnside (10) Comet (10) Cona Creek (29) Consuelo (10) Coomoo (10) Coorumbene (10) Cotherstone (10) Crinum (10) Dingo (15) Dromedary (Qld) (10) Emerald (Qld) (16) Fork Lagoons (10) Gainsford (10) Gindie (18) Goomally (40) Goowarra (10) Gordonstone (10) Hibernia (10) Humboldt (10) Jellinbah (10) Khosh Bulduk (10) Lilyvale (Central Highlands - Qld) (10) Lochington (10) Lowesby (10) Lowestoff (10) Mackenzie (Central Highlands - Qld) (10) Mantuan Downs (10) Mimosa (Qld) (10) Minerva (10) Mount Macarthur (10) Mungabunda (10) Nandowrie (10) Oombabeer (10) Orion (10) Retro (10) Rewan (10) Rhydding (10) Rolleston (19) Sapphire Central (10) Springsure (10) Stewarton (Qld) (19) Theresa Creek (Qld) (10) Tieri (10) Togara (10) Wallaroo (Qld) (10) Wealwandangie (10) Willows (10) Wooroona (10) Wyuna (Qld) (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.

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