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Crime rate in 4217 Post Code, QLD, Australia

Crime Rank: 97.39/100

(97.39% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 45,194 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 19.72 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 7,593 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 168.01 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 499 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 3,071 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
11.04 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
67.95 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
72.24% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
90.67% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 4217 crime trends

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post code 4217 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 4217:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 4217 there were 1,989 reported cases of Theft.

    1,989

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in postcode 4217 there were 1,485 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1,485

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in postcode 4217 there were 1,299 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1,299

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 4217 there were 469 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    469

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 4217 there were 468 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    468

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in postcode 4217 there were 432 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    432

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 4217 there were 368 reported cases of Property damage.

    368

  • Deception

    In 2023 in postcode 4217 there were 277 reported cases of Deception.

    277

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 4217 there were 242 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    242

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in postcode 4217 there were 186 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    186

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in postcode 4217 there were 121 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    121

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in postcode 4217 there were 117 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    117

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in postcode 4217 there were 91 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    91

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in postcode 4217 there were 29 reported cases of Robbery.

    29

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in postcode 4217 there were 15 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    15

  • Arson

    In 2023 in postcode 4217 there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 4217 there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 4217

    1 in 91

    In 2023 in 4217 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 91

  • QLD

    1 in 131

    In 2023 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 131

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • 4217

    1 in 15

    In 2023 in 4217 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 15

  • QLD

    1 in 22

    In 2023 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 4217 rank in crime?

4217 postcode is ranked 97.39/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 4217 a safe postcode?

4217 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 4217?

The top crime types in 4217 are Theft, Disorderly and offensive conduct, Drug dealing and trafficking.

What is the most reported crime in 4217?

1,989 Theft cases were reported in 4217 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 4217?

Crime in 4217 has decreased by 7.2% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 4217 in 2023?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in 4217 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 4217?

The least safe suburb in 4217 is Surfers Paradise, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 4217?

The safest suburb in 4217 is Benowa, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 4217 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 4217 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Surfers Paradise, Main Beach and Bundall.


Suburbs in Post Code 4217

The data is based on annual 2023 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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