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Crime rate in Paroo, QLD, Australia

Crime Rank: 93/100

(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 363 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 215.30 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 40 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 108 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
23.72 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
64.06 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
80.89% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
88.13% 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 2025 in Paroo there were 81 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    81

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Paroo there were 61 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    61

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Paroo there were 46 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    46

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Paroo there were 41 reported cases of Theft.

    41

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Paroo there were 40 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    40

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Paroo there were 40 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    40

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Paroo there were 19 reported cases of Property damage.

    19

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Paroo there were 9 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    9

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Paroo there were 8 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    8

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Paroo there were 7 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    7

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Paroo there were 5 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    5

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Paroo there were 2 reported cases of Deception.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Paroo there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Paroo there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Paroo

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in Paroo your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 42

  • 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

  • Paroo

    1 in 16

    In 2025 in Paroo your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 16

  • 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 Paroo rank in crime?

Paroo lga is ranked 93/100 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, Disorderly and offensive conduct, Transport regulation offences.

What is the most reported crime in Paroo?

81 Drug dealing and trafficking cases were reported in Paroo in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Paroo?

Crime in Paroo has increased by 4.31% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Paroo in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Paroo in 2025.

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 Tuen, 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 Wyandra.


Suburbs in Paroo

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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