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Crime rate in Croydon, QLD, Australia

Crime Rank: 44/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 270 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 25,759.51 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 25 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 92.59 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 2 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 10 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.41 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
37.04 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
27.57% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
62.98% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Croydon crime trends

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Croydon crime compared

Top crime types in Croydon:


  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Croydon there were 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    7

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Croydon there were 5 reported cases of Property damage.

    5

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Croydon there were 4 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    4

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Croydon there were 2 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    2

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Croydon there were 2 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    2

  • Theft

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

    2

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Croydon there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Croydon there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Croydon

    1 in 135

    In 2024 in Croydon your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 135

  • 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

  • Croydon

    1 in 27

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

  • 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 Croydon rank in crime?

Croydon lga is ranked 44/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Croydon a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Croydon?

The top crime types in Croydon are Drug dealing and trafficking, Property damage, Transport regulation offences.

What is the most reported crime in Croydon?

7 Drug dealing and trafficking cases were reported in Croydon in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Croydon?

Crime in Croydon has increased by 78.57% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Croydon in 2024?

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

What is the least safe suburb in Croydon?

The least safe suburb in Croydon is Victoria Vale, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Croydon?

The safest suburb in Croydon is Esmeralda, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Croydon crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Croydon by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Victoria Vale, Claraville and Croydon (Qld).


Suburbs in Croydon

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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