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Crime rate in Somerset, QLD, Australia

Crime Rank: 27/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 25,219 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 5,300.47 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,567 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 62.14 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 123 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 784 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.88 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
31.09 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
32.19% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
49.09% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Somerset crime trends

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Somerset crime compared

Top crime types in Somerset:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Somerset there were 461 reported cases of Theft.

    461

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Somerset there were 289 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    289

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Somerset there were 148 reported cases of Property damage.

    148

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Somerset there were 133 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    133

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Somerset there were 124 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    124

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Somerset there were 119 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    119

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Somerset there were 92 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    92

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Somerset there were 43 reported cases of Deception.

    43

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Somerset there were 39 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    39

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Somerset there were 34 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    34

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Somerset there were 34 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    34

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Somerset there were 20 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    20

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Somerset there were 12 reported cases of Arson.

    12

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Somerset there were 11 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    11

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Somerset there were 4 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Somerset there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in Somerset there were 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Somerset

    1 in 205

    In 2024 in Somerset your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 205

  • 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

  • Somerset

    1 in 32

    In 2024 in Somerset your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 32

  • 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 Somerset rank in crime?

Somerset lga is ranked 27/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Somerset a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Somerset?

The top crime types in Somerset are Theft, Transport regulation offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Somerset?

461 Theft cases were reported in Somerset in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Somerset?

Crime in Somerset has decreased by 7.77% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Somerset in 2024?

There were 2 Homicide and related offences cases in Somerset in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Somerset?

The least safe suburb in Somerset is Lake Wivenhoe, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Somerset?

The safest suburb in Somerset is Yimbun, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Somerset crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Somerset by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Lake Wivenhoe, Moombra and Monsildale.


Suburbs in Somerset

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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