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Crime rate in Paroo, QLD, Australia

Crime Rank: 100/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,686 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 45,819.07 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 348 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 206.41 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 37 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 131 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
21.95 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
77.70 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
88.53% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
87.73% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Paroo crime trends

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Paroo crime compared

Top crime types in Paroo:


  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Paroo there were 55 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    55

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Paroo there were 54 reported cases of Theft.

    54

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Paroo there were 47 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    47

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Paroo there were 43 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    43

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Paroo there were 41 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    41

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Paroo there were 37 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    37

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Paroo there were 30 reported cases of Property damage.

    30

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Paroo there were 12 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    12

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Paroo there were 11 reported cases of Deception.

    11

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Paroo there were 7 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    7

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Paroo there were 5 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    5

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Paroo there were 3 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Paroo there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Paroo there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Paroo

    1 in 46

    In 2024 in Paroo your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 46

  • 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

  • Paroo

    1 in 13

    In 2024 in Paroo your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 13

  • 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 Paroo rank in crime?

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

Is Paroo a safe lga?

Paroo lga is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Paroo?

The top crime types in Paroo are Drug dealing and trafficking, Theft, Disorderly and offensive conduct.

What is the most reported crime in Paroo?

55 Drug dealing and trafficking cases were reported in Paroo in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Paroo?

Crime in Paroo has decreased by 14.71% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Paroo in 2024?

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

What is the least safe suburb in Paroo?

The least safe suburb in Paroo is Cunnamulla, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Paroo?

The safest suburb in Paroo is Wyandra, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Paroo crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Paroo by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Cunnamulla, Linden (Qld) and Eulo.


Suburbs in Paroo

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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