| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
36,081 | Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
6,867.75 km2 | Area size of the LGA in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
2,407 | Total number of crimes in the LGA |
Crimes per 1000 people |
66.71 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
164 | Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
782 | Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
4.55 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
21.67 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
lgas with less Violent Crimes |
9.86% | Number of LGAs with less violent crimes |
|
lgas with less Property Crimes |
31.99% | Number of LGAs with less property crimes |
In 2025 in Southern Downs there were 612 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.
612
In 2025 in Southern Downs there were 403 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
403
In 2025 in Southern Downs there were 383 reported cases of Theft.
383
In 2025 in Southern Downs there were 207 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
207
In 2025 in Southern Downs there were 160 reported cases of Property damage.
160
In 2025 in Southern Downs there were 160 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
160
In 2025 in Southern Downs there were 157 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
157
In 2025 in Southern Downs there were 77 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
77
In 2025 in Southern Downs there were 59 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.
59
In 2025 in Southern Downs there were 41 reported cases of Deception.
41
In 2025 in Southern Downs there were 41 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
41
In 2025 in Southern Downs there were 38 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
38
In 2025 in Southern Downs there were 38 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
38
In 2025 in Southern Downs there were 23 reported cases of Arson.
23
In 2025 in Southern Downs there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.
4
In 2025 in Southern Downs there were 4 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
4
1 in 220
In 2025 in Southern Downs your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 220
1 in 120
In 2025 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 120
1 in 87
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87
1 in 46
In 2025 in Southern Downs your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 46
1 in 23
In 2025 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23
1 in 27
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27
Southern Downs lga is ranked 23/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
Southern Downs lga is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.
The top crime types in Southern Downs are Transport regulation offences, Drug dealing and trafficking, Theft.
612 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Southern Downs in 2025.
Crime in Southern Downs has decreased by 1.03% from 2024 to 2025.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Southern Downs in 2025.
The least safe suburb in Southern Downs is The Glen (Qld), by rank and violent crimes rate.
The safest suburb in Southern Downs is Mount Sturt, by rank and violent crimes rate.
Most dangerous suburbs in Southern Downs by crime crime rank and violent crimes are The Glen (Qld), Thane and Leslie Dam.
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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