| 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 |
4,190 | Total number of crimes in the LGA |
Crimes per 1000 people |
124.85 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
271 | 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 |
8.08 | 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 |
31.19% | Number of LGAs with less violent crimes |
|
lgas with less Property Crimes |
77.46% | Number of LGAs with less property crimes |
In 2025 in Western Downs there were 814 reported cases of Theft.
814
In 2025 in Western Downs there were 768 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.
768
In 2025 in Western Downs there were 635 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
635
In 2025 in Western Downs there were 529 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
529
In 2025 in Western Downs there were 293 reported cases of Property damage.
293
In 2025 in Western Downs there were 292 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
292
In 2025 in Western Downs there were 266 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
266
In 2025 in Western Downs there were 129 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
129
In 2025 in Western Downs there were 121 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.
121
In 2025 in Western Downs there were 105 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
105
In 2025 in Western Downs there were 86 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
86
In 2025 in Western Downs there were 70 reported cases of Deception.
70
In 2025 in Western Downs there were 45 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
45
In 2025 in Western Downs there were 18 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
18
In 2025 in Western Downs there were 14 reported cases of Arson.
14
In 2025 in Western Downs there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.
5
1 in 124
In 2025 in Western Downs your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 124
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 22
In 2025 in Western Downs your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22
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
Western Downs lga is ranked 47/100 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.
814 Theft cases were reported in Western Downs in 2025.
Crime in Western Downs has increased by 5.07% from 2024 to 2025.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Western Downs in 2025.
The least safe suburb in Western Downs is Marmadua, by rank and violent crimes rate.
The safest suburb in Western Downs is Yulabilla, by rank and violent crimes rate.
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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