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Crime rate in Fraser Coast, QLD, Australia

Crime Rank: 39/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    111,195

    Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    6,395.53 km2

    Area size of the LGA in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    9,794

    Total number of crimes in the LGA

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    88.08

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    779

    Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes

    5,055

    Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    7.01

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    45.46

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • lgas with less
    Violent Crimes

    30.58%

    Number of LGAs with less violent crimes

  • lgas with less
    Property Crimes

    74.45%

    Number of LGAs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Fraser Coast there were 2,823 cases of Theft.

    2,823

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Fraser Coast there were 1,088 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1,088

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Fraser Coast there were 1,079 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1,079

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Fraser Coast there were 999 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    999

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Fraser Coast there were 951 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    951

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Fraser Coast there were 761 cases of Property damage.

    761

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Fraser Coast there were 716 cases of Assault and related offences.

    716

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Fraser Coast there were 360 cases of Deception.

    360

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Fraser Coast there were 326 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    326

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Fraser Coast there were 158 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    158

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Fraser Coast there were 156 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    156

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Fraser Coast there were 140 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    140

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Fraser Coast there were 93 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    93

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Fraser Coast there were 57 cases of Arson.

    57

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Fraser Coast there were 55 cases of Robbery.

    55

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Fraser Coast there were 24 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    24

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in Fraser Coast there were 8 cases of Homicide and related offences.

    8

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Fraser Coast

    1 in 143

    In 2023 in Fraser Coast your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 143

  • QLD

    1 in 131

    In 2023 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 131

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Fraser Coast

    1 in 22

    In 2023 in Fraser Coast your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • QLD

    1 in 22

    In 2023 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Fraser Coast rank in crime?

Fraser Coast lga is ranked 39/100 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, Burglary/Break and enter, Transport regulation offences.

What is the most reported crime in Fraser Coast?

2,823 Theft cases were reported in Fraser Coast in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Fraser Coast?

Crime in Fraser Coast has increased by 8.4% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Fraser Coast in 2023?

There were 8 Homicide and related offences cases in Fraser Coast in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in Fraser Coast?

The least safe suburb in Fraser Coast is Prawle, 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 Prawle, Pialba and Boonooroo Plains.


Suburbs in Fraser Coast

The data is based on annual 2023 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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