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Crime rate in Fraser Coast, QLD, Australia

Crime Rank: 38/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 111,195 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 6,395.53 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 9,273 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 83.39 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 801 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 4,603 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people 		7.20 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people 		41.40 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes 		46.68% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes 		66.2% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Fraser Coast crime trends

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Fraser Coast crime compared

Top crime types in Fraser Coast:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Fraser Coast there were 2,474 reported cases of Theft.

    2,474

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Fraser Coast there were 1,056 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1,056

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Fraser Coast there were 993 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    993

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Fraser Coast there were 985 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    985

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Fraser Coast there were 918 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    918

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Fraser Coast there were 856 reported cases of Property damage.

    856

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Fraser Coast there were 748 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    748

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Fraser Coast there were 302 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    302

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Fraser Coast there were 245 reported cases of Deception.

    245

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Fraser Coast there were 185 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    185

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Fraser Coast there were 178 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    178

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Fraser Coast there were 142 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    142

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Fraser Coast there were 58 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    58

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Fraser Coast there were 53 reported cases of Arson.

    53

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Fraser Coast there were 46 reported cases of Robbery.

    46

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Fraser Coast there were 27 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    27

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in Fraser Coast there were 7 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    7


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Fraser Coast

    1 in 139

    In 2024 in Fraser Coast your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 139

  • 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

  • Fraser Coast

    1 in 24

    In 2024 in Fraser Coast your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • 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:

Bundaberg (36) Gladstone (43) Gympie (30) North Burnett (24) South Burnett (44)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Fraser Coast rank in crime?

Fraser Coast lga is ranked 38/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Fraser Coast a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Fraser Coast?

The top crime types in Fraser Coast are Theft, Transport regulation offences, Drug dealing and trafficking.

What is the most reported crime in Fraser Coast?

2,474 Theft cases were reported in Fraser Coast in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Fraser Coast?

Crime in Fraser Coast has decreased by 5.32% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Fraser Coast in 2024?

There were 7 Homicide and related offences cases in Fraser Coast in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Fraser Coast?

The least safe suburb in Fraser Coast is Gundiah, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Fraser Coast?

The safest suburb in Fraser Coast is Yerra, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Fraser Coast crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Fraser Coast by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Gundiah, Boonooroo Plains and Pialba.


Suburbs in Fraser Coast

Aldershot (18) Antigua (10) Aramara (10) Bauple (12) Bauple Forest (10) Beaver Rock (12) Beelbi Creek (10) Bidwill (Qld) (13) Boompa (23) Boonooroo (10) Boonooroo Plains (50) Booral (Qld) (10) Brooweena (10) Bunya Creek (10) Burgowan (29) Burrum Heads (10) Burrum River (10) Burrum Town (10) Calgoa (10) Cherwell (37) Craignish (10) Doongul (11) Duckinwilla (40) Dundathu (11) Dundowran (10) Dundowran Beach (10) Dunmora (10) Eli Waters (10) Eurong (27) Ferney (12) Fraser Island (10) Gigoomgan (10) Glenbar (23) Glenorchy (Qld) (10) Glenwood (Qld) (10) Gootchie (10) Grahams Creek (10) Granville (Qld) (19) Gundiah (50) Gungaloon (10) Howard (11) Island Plantation (15) Kanigan (16) Kawungan (10) Maaroom (20) Magnolia (23) Malarga (10) Marodian (10) Maryborough (Qld) (29) Maryborough West (23) Miva (19) Mount Urah (10) Mungar (10) Netherby (Qld) (10) Nikenbah (13) North Aramara (10) Oakhurst (Qld) (10) Owanyilla (16) Pacific Haven (10) Paterson (Qld) (10) Pialba (45) Pilerwa (10) Pioneers Rest (10) Point Vernon (10) Poona (11) Prawle (24) River Heads (10) Scarness (22) St Helens (Fraser Coast - Qld) (22) St Mary (15) Sunshine Acres (10) Susan River (15) Takura (10) Talegalla Weir (10) Tandora (42) Teddington (10) Teebar (13) Thinoomba (10) Tiaro (18) Tinana (11) Tinana South (18) Tinnanbar (12) Toogoom (10) Torbanlea (14) Torquay (Qld) (23) Tuan (10) Urangan (15) Urraween (14) Walkers Point (10) Walligan (10) Wondunna (10) Woocoo (10) Yengarie (10) Yerra (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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