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Crime rate in Torres, QLD, Australia

Crime Rank: 54/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,419 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 283.84 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 278 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 81.31 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 58 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 87 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
16.96 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
25.45 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
69.82% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
44.06% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Torres crime trends

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Torres crime compared

Top crime types in Torres:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Torres there were 58 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    58

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Torres there were 37 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    37

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Torres there were 35 reported cases of Theft.

    35

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Torres there were 34 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    34

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Torres there were 31 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    31

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Torres there were 27 reported cases of Property damage.

    27

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Torres there were 18 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    18

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Torres there were 11 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    11

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Torres there were 9 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    9

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Torres there were 6 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    6

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Torres there were 4 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Torres there were 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    4

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Torres there were 3 reported cases of Deception.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Torres there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Torres

    1 in 59

    In 2025 in Torres your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 59

  • 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

  • Torres

    1 in 39

    In 2025 in Torres your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 39

  • 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 Torres rank in crime?

Torres lga is ranked 54/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Torres a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Torres?

The top crime types in Torres are Assault and related offences, Transport regulation offences, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Torres?

58 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Torres in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Torres?

Crime in Torres has decreased by 33.33% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Torres in 2025?

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

What is the least safe suburb in Torres?

The least safe suburb in Torres is Thursday Island, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Torres?

The safest suburb in Torres is Punsand, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Torres crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Torres by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Thursday Island, Horn and Prince Of Wales.


Suburbs in Torres

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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