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Crime rate in 4217 Post Code, QLD, Australia

Crime Rank: 98.23/100

(98.23% 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 8,495 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 187.97 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 549 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 3,160 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people 		12.15 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people 		69.92 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes 		80.17% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
home icon postcodes with less
Property Crimes 		90.51% 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 2024 in postcode 4217 there were 2,093 reported cases of Theft.

    2,093

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 4217 there were 1,858 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1,858

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in postcode 4217 there were 1,609 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1,609

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in postcode 4217 there were 520 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    520

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 4217 there were 507 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    507

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 4217 there were 436 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    436

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 4217 there were 394 reported cases of Property damage.

    394

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 4217 there were 229 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    229

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 4217 there were 221 reported cases of Deception.

    221

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 4217 there were 188 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    188

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in postcode 4217 there were 178 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    178

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in postcode 4217 there were 94 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    94

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in postcode 4217 there were 93 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    93

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in postcode 4217 there were 42 reported cases of Robbery.

    42

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in postcode 4217 there were 25 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    25

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 4217 there were 8 reported cases of Arson.

    8


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 4217

    1 in 82

    In 2024 in 4217 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 82

  • QLD

    1 in 123

    In 2024 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 123

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • 4217

    1 in 14

    In 2024 in 4217 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 14

  • QLD

    1 in 22

    In 2024 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Neighbouring Post Codes:

4211 (94.97) 4212 (88.86) 4213 (79.69) 4214 (90.87) 4215 (98.95) 4216 (91.55) 4218 (95.49)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 4217 rank in crime?

4217 postcode is ranked 98.23/100 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?

2,093 Theft cases were reported in 4217 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 4217?

Crime in 4217 has increased by 11.88% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 4217 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 4217 in 2024.

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

Benowa (10) Bundall (14) Main Beach (24) Surfers Paradise (37)

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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