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Crime rate in 4221 Post Code, QLD, Australia

Crime Rank: 81.7/100

(81.7% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 28,888 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 15.23 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,511 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 52.31 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 88 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,008 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.05 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
34.89 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
29.97% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
68.95% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 4221 crime trends

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post code 4221 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 4221:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 4221 there were 624 reported cases of Theft.

    624

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 4221 there were 162 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    162

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 4221 there were 137 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    137

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 4221 there were 118 reported cases of Property damage.

    118

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 4221 there were 104 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    104

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 4221 there were 83 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    83

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in postcode 4221 there were 80 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    80

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 4221 there were 67 reported cases of Deception.

    67

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in postcode 4221 there were 56 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    56

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in postcode 4221 there were 35 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    35

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in postcode 4221 there were 21 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    21

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 4221 there were 11 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    11

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in postcode 4221 there were 7 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    7

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in postcode 4221 there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in postcode 4221 there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 4221

    1 in 328

    In 2024 in 4221 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 328

  • 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

  • 4221

    1 in 29

    In 2024 in 4221 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 29

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 4221 rank in crime?

4221 postcode is ranked 81.7/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 4221 a safe postcode?

4221 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 4221?

The top crime types in 4221 are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Drug dealing and trafficking.

What is the most reported crime in 4221?

624 Theft cases were reported in 4221 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 4221?

Crime in 4221 has decreased by 2.45% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 4221 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 4221 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 4221?

The least safe suburb in 4221 is Palm Beach (Qld), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 4221?

The safest suburb in 4221 is Elanora, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 4221 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 4221 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Palm Beach (Qld) and Elanora.


Suburbs in Post Code 4221

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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