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Crime rate in Noosa, QLD, Australia

Crime Rank: 16/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 57,255 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 868.41 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,566 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 44.82 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 142 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,182 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.48 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
20.64 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
3.02% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
27.77% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Noosa crime trends

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Noosa crime compared

Top crime types in Noosa:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Noosa there were 693 reported cases of Theft.

    693

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Noosa there were 424 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    424

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Noosa there were 298 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    298

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Noosa there were 261 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    261

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Noosa there were 201 reported cases of Property damage.

    201

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Noosa there were 170 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    170

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Noosa there were 130 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    130

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Noosa there were 114 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    114

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Noosa there were 110 reported cases of Deception.

    110

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Noosa there were 46 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    46

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Noosa there were 43 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    43

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Noosa there were 30 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    30

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Noosa there were 20 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    20

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Noosa there were 12 reported cases of Robbery.

    12

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Noosa there were 10 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    10

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Noosa there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Noosa

    1 in 403

    In 2024 in Noosa your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 403

  • 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 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Noosa

    1 in 48

    In 2024 in Noosa your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 48

  • 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 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Noosa rank in crime?

Noosa lga is ranked 16/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Noosa a safe lga?

Noosa lga is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Noosa?

The top crime types in Noosa are Theft, Transport regulation offences, Disorderly and offensive conduct.

What is the most reported crime in Noosa?

693 Theft cases were reported in Noosa in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Noosa?

Crime in Noosa has decreased by 12.45% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Noosa in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Noosa in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Noosa?

The least safe suburb in Noosa is Noosa Heads, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Noosa?

The safest suburb in Noosa is Tinbeerwah, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Noosa crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Noosa by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Noosa Heads, Noosaville and Tewantin.


Suburbs in Noosa

The data is based on annual 2024 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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