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Crime rate in Lockyer Valley, QLD, Australia

Crime Rank: 36/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 41,593 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2,328.90 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 3,741 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 89.94 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 285 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,556 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.85 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
37.41 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
23.54% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
66.6% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Lockyer Valley crime trends

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Lockyer Valley crime compared

Top crime types in Lockyer Valley:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Lockyer Valley there were 922 reported cases of Theft.

    922

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Lockyer Valley there were 709 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    709

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Lockyer Valley there were 585 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    585

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Lockyer Valley there were 279 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    279

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Lockyer Valley there were 277 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    277

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Lockyer Valley there were 276 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    276

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Lockyer Valley there were 243 reported cases of Property damage.

    243

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Lockyer Valley there were 114 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    114

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Lockyer Valley there were 102 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    102

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Lockyer Valley there were 68 reported cases of Deception.

    68

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Lockyer Valley there were 49 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    49

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Lockyer Valley there were 45 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    45

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Lockyer Valley there were 45 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    45

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Lockyer Valley there were 13 reported cases of Arson.

    13

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    8

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Lockyer Valley there were 6 reported cases of Robbery.

    6


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Lockyer Valley

    1 in 146

    In 2025 in Lockyer Valley your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 146

  • 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

  • Lockyer Valley

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Lockyer Valley your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

  • 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 Lockyer Valley rank in crime?

Lockyer Valley lga is ranked 36/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Lockyer Valley a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Lockyer Valley?

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

What is the most reported crime in Lockyer Valley?

922 Theft cases were reported in Lockyer Valley in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Lockyer Valley?

Crime in Lockyer Valley has increased by 21.54% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Lockyer Valley in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Lockyer Valley in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Lockyer Valley?

The least safe suburb in Lockyer Valley is Spring Creek (Lockyer Valley - Qld), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Lockyer Valley?

The safest suburb in Lockyer Valley is Woodlands (Qld), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Lockyer Valley crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Lockyer Valley by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Spring Creek (Lockyer Valley - Qld), Ringwood (Qld) and Townson.


Suburbs in Lockyer Valley

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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