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

Crime Rank: 41/100

(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 2,811 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 101.90 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 244 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 946 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people 		8.85 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people 		34.29 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes 		37.02% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes 		60.97% 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):


  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Central Highlands (Qld) there were 536 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    536

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Central Highlands (Qld) there were 462 reported cases of Theft.

    462

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Central Highlands (Qld) there were 461 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    461

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Central Highlands (Qld) there were 327 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    327

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Central Highlands (Qld) there were 241 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    241

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Central Highlands (Qld) there were 203 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    203

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Central Highlands (Qld) there were 189 reported cases of Property damage.

    189

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Central Highlands (Qld) there were 81 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    81

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Central Highlands (Qld) there were 80 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    80

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Central Highlands (Qld) there were 65 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    65

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Central Highlands (Qld) there were 58 reported cases of Deception.

    58

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Central Highlands (Qld) there were 46 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    46

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Central Highlands (Qld) there were 24 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    24

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Central Highlands (Qld) there were 23 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    23

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Central Highlands (Qld) there were 12 reported cases of Arson.

    12

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Central Highlands (Qld) there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Central Highlands (Qld)

    1 in 113

    In 2025 in Central Highlands (Qld) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 113

  • 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

  • Central Highlands (Qld)

    1 in 29

    In 2025 in Central Highlands (Qld) 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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Neighbouring LGAs:

Banana (28) Barcaldine (27) Blackall Tambo (20) Isaac (28) Livingstone (27) Maranoa (30) Murweh (67) Rockhampton (77) Woorabinda (100)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Central Highlands (Qld) rank in crime?

Central Highlands (Qld) lga is ranked 41/100 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 Transport regulation offences, Theft, Drug dealing and trafficking.

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

536 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Central Highlands (Qld) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Central Highlands (Qld)?

Crime in Central Highlands (Qld) has increased by 9.72% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Central Highlands (Qld) in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Central Highlands (Qld) in 2025.

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

The least safe suburb in Central Highlands (Qld) is Cheeseborough, 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 Cheeseborough, Capella and Blackwater.


Suburbs in Central Highlands (Qld)

Albinia (10) Alsace (10) Anakie Siding (10) Arcadia Valley (10) Arcturus (10) Argyll (12) Balcomba (10) Barnard (10) Bauhinia (10) Belcong (10) Bingegang (10) Blackwater (27) Bluff (10) Boolburra (10) Buckland (Qld) (10) Bundoora (Qld) (11) Cairdbeign (10) Capella (29) Carbine Creek (10) Carnarvon Park (13) Cheeseborough (50) Chirnside (10) Comet (10) Cona Creek (10) Consuelo (10) Coomoo (10) Coorumbene (10) Cotherstone (10) Crinum (10) Dingo (14) Dromedary (Qld) (10) Emerald (Qld) (17) Fork Lagoons (10) Gainsford (22) Gindie (10) Goomally (10) Goowarra (17) Gordonstone (13) 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 (12) Oombabeer (10) Orion (10) Retro (10) Rewan (10) Rhydding (10) Rolleston (10) Sapphire Central (16) Springsure (10) Stewarton (Qld) (10) Theresa Creek (Qld) (19) Tieri (12) Togara (10) Wallaroo (Qld) (10) Wealwandangie (10) Willows (10) Wooroona (10) Wyuna (Qld) (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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