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Crime rate in Moreton Bay, QLD, Australia

Crime Rank: 29/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 476,196 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1,958.44 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 31,363 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 65.86 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 2,594 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 15,358 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.45 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
32.25 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
37.22% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
51.51% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Moreton Bay crime trends

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Moreton Bay crime compared

Top crime types in Moreton Bay:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Moreton Bay there were 9,495 reported cases of Theft.

    9,495

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Moreton Bay there were 4,850 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4,850

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Moreton Bay there were 3,412 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    3,412

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Moreton Bay there were 2,621 reported cases of Property damage.

    2,621

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Moreton Bay there were 2,390 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    2,390

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Moreton Bay there were 2,184 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2,184

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Moreton Bay there were 2,074 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2,074

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Moreton Bay there were 1,010 reported cases of Deception.

    1,010

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Moreton Bay there were 958 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    958

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Moreton Bay there were 705 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    705

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Moreton Bay there were 697 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    697

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Moreton Bay there were 423 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    423

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Moreton Bay there were 200 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    200

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Moreton Bay there were 192 reported cases of Robbery.

    192

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Moreton Bay there were 100 reported cases of Arson.

    100

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Moreton Bay there were 40 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    40

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in Moreton Bay there were 12 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    12


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Moreton Bay

    1 in 184

    In 2024 in Moreton Bay your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 184

  • 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

  • Moreton Bay

    1 in 31

    In 2024 in Moreton Bay your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Moreton Bay rank in crime?

Moreton Bay lga is ranked 29/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Moreton Bay a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Moreton Bay?

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

What is the most reported crime in Moreton Bay?

9,495 Theft cases were reported in Moreton Bay in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Moreton Bay?

Crime in Moreton Bay has decreased by 1.24% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Moreton Bay in 2024?

There were 12 Homicide and related offences cases in Moreton Bay in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Moreton Bay?

The least safe suburb in Moreton Bay is Caboolture, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Moreton Bay?

The safest suburb in Moreton Bay is Yugar, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Moreton Bay crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Moreton Bay by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Caboolture, Redcliffe (Qld) and Kippa-Ring.


Suburbs in Moreton Bay

Albany Creek (10) Arana Hills (10) Armstrong Creek (Qld) (10) Banksia Beach (10) Beachmere (10) Bellara (11) Bellmere (10) Bellthorpe (10) Bongaree (10) Bracalba (15) Bray Park (Qld) (10) Brendale (19) Bunya (10) Burpengary (11) Burpengary East (11) Caboolture (29) Caboolture South (19) Camp Mountain (10) Campbells Pocket (10) Cashmere (10) Cedar Creek (Moreton Bay - Qld) (10) Cedarton (10) Clear Mountain (10) Clontarf (Moreton Bay - Qld) (13) Closeburn (10) Commissioners Flat (10) D'Aguilar (10) Dakabin (11) Dayboro (10) Deception Bay (17) Delaneys Creek (10) Donnybrook (Qld) (11) Draper (10) Eatons Hill (10) Elimbah (10) Everton Hills (10) Ferny Hills (10) Godwin Beach (10) Griffin (10) Highvale (10) Jollys Lookout (10) Joyner (10) Kallangur (13) King Scrub (10) Kippa-Ring (21) Kobble Creek (10) Kurwongbah (10) Laceys Creek (10) Lawnton (18) Mango Hill (10) Margate (Qld) (16) Meldale (15) Moodlu (10) Moorina (Qld) (10) Morayfield (20) Mount Delaney (10) Mount Glorious (10) Mount Mee (20) Mount Nebo (10) Mount Pleasant (Moreton Bay - Qld) (10) Mount Samson (10) Murrumba Downs (10) Narangba (10) Neurum (10) Newport (Qld) (10) Ningi (10) North Lakes (11) Ocean View (10) Petrie (15) Redcliffe (Qld) (26) Rocksberg (10) Rothwell (13) Rush Creek (10) Samford Valley (10) Samford Village (16) Samsonvale (10) Sandstone Point (10) Scarborough (Qld) (10) Stanmore (Qld) (10) Stony Creek (Qld) (10) Strathpine (15) Toorbul (10) Upper Caboolture (10) Wamuran (10) Wamuran Basin (10) Warner (10) White Patch (10) Whiteside (10) Wights Mountain (10) Woodford (Qld) (18) Woody Point (10) Woorim (10) Yugar (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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