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Crime rate in Livingstone, QLD, Australia

Crime Rank: 27/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 39,401 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 11,668.90 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,211 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 56.12 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 237 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 996 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.02 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
25.28 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
18.91% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
43.46% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Livingstone crime trends

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Livingstone crime compared

Top crime types in Livingstone:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Livingstone there were 533 reported cases of Theft.

    533

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Livingstone there were 311 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    311

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Livingstone there were 308 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    308

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Livingstone there were 232 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    232

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Livingstone there were 202 reported cases of Property damage.

    202

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Livingstone there were 184 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    184

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Livingstone there were 172 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    172

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Livingstone there were 60 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    60

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Livingstone there were 44 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    44

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Livingstone there were 43 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    43

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Livingstone there were 34 reported cases of Deception.

    34

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Livingstone there were 29 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    29

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Livingstone there were 29 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    29

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Livingstone there were 17 reported cases of Arson.

    17

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Livingstone there were 8 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    8

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Livingstone there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Livingstone there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Livingstone

    1 in 166

    In 2025 in Livingstone your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 166

  • 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

  • Livingstone

    1 in 40

    In 2025 in Livingstone your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 40

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Livingstone rank in crime?

Livingstone lga is ranked 27/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Livingstone a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Livingstone?

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

What is the most reported crime in Livingstone?

533 Theft cases were reported in Livingstone in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Livingstone?

Crime in Livingstone has increased by 3.66% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Livingstone in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Livingstone in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Livingstone?

The least safe suburb in Livingstone is Canal Creek, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Livingstone?

The safest suburb in Livingstone is Jardine, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Livingstone crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Livingstone by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Canal Creek, Mount Gardiner and Joskeleigh.


Suburbs in Livingstone

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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