| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
33,559 | Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
33,352.81 km2 | Area size of the LGA in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
3,988 | Total number of crimes in the LGA |
Crimes per 1000 people |
118.84 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
263 | Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
1,534 | Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
7.84 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
45.71 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
lgas with less Violent Crimes |
51.11% | Number of LGAs with less violent crimes |
|
lgas with less Property Crimes |
71.23% | Number of LGAs with less property crimes |
In 2024 in Western Downs there were 773 reported cases of Theft.
773
In 2024 in Western Downs there were 725 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.
725
In 2024 in Western Downs there were 618 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
618
In 2024 in Western Downs there were 429 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
429
In 2024 in Western Downs there were 311 reported cases of Property damage.
311
In 2024 in Western Downs there were 305 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
305
In 2024 in Western Downs there were 249 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
249
In 2024 in Western Downs there were 147 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
147
In 2024 in Western Downs there were 125 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.
125
In 2024 in Western Downs there were 96 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
96
In 2024 in Western Downs there were 61 reported cases of Deception.
61
In 2024 in Western Downs there were 54 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
54
In 2024 in Western Downs there were 44 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
44
In 2024 in Western Downs there were 20 reported cases of Arson.
20
In 2024 in Western Downs there were 17 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
17
In 2024 in Western Downs there were 9 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.
9
In 2024 in Western Downs there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.
5
1 in 128
In 2024 in Western Downs your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 128
1 in 123
In 2024 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 123
1 in 110
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110
1 in 22
In 2024 in Western Downs your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22
1 in 22
In 2024 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22
1 in 27
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27
Western Downs lga is ranked 46/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
Western Downs lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.
The top crime types in Western Downs are Theft, Transport regulation offences, Drug dealing and trafficking.
773 Theft cases were reported in Western Downs in 2024.
Crime in Western Downs has decreased by 6.47% from 2023 to 2024.
There were 9 Homicide and related offences cases in Western Downs in 2024.
The least safe suburb in Western Downs is Pine Hills, by rank and violent crimes rate.
The safest suburb in Western Downs is Yulabilla, by rank and violent crimes rate.
Most dangerous suburbs in Western Downs by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Pine Hills, Mowbullan and Darr Creek.
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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