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Crime rate in 4217 Post Code, QLD, Australia

Crime Rank: 98.15/100

(98.15% 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 8,035 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 177.79 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 655 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 2,861 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
14.49 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
63.30 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
78.96% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
89.42% 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 2025 in postcode 4217 there were 1,816 reported cases of Theft.

    1,816

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 4217 there were 1,751 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1,751

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in postcode 4217 there were 1,499 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1,499

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 4217 there were 627 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    627

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in postcode 4217 there were 447 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    447

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 4217 there were 439 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    439

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 4217 there were 407 reported cases of Property damage.

    407

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 4217 there were 237 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    237

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 4217 there were 189 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    189

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in postcode 4217 there were 164 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    164

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 4217 there were 159 reported cases of Deception.

    159

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in postcode 4217 there were 119 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    119

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 4217 there were 100 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    100

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in postcode 4217 there were 43 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    43

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 4217 there were 26 reported cases of Robbery.

    26

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 4217 there were 10 reported cases of Arson.

    10

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 4217 there were 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 4217

    1 in 69

    In 2025 in 4217 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 69

  • 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

  • 4217

    1 in 16

    In 2025 in 4217 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 16

  • 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 4217 rank in crime?

4217 postcode is ranked 98.15/100 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, Drug dealing and trafficking, Disorderly and offensive conduct.

What is the most reported crime in 4217?

1,816 Theft cases were reported in 4217 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 4217?

Crime in 4217 has decreased by 5.41% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 4217 in 2025?

There were 2 Homicide and related offences cases in 4217 in 2025.

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 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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