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Crime rate in 4221 Post Code, QLD, Australia

Crime Rank: 80.37/100

(80.37% 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 1,498 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 51.86 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 99 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 935 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people 		3.43 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people 		32.37 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes 		22.73% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes 		67.98% 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 2025 in postcode 4221 there were 544 reported cases of Theft.

    544

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 4221 there were 168 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    168

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 4221 there were 159 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    159

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 4221 there were 137 reported cases of Property damage.

    137

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in postcode 4221 there were 110 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    110

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 4221 there were 97 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    97

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 4221 there were 93 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    93

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in postcode 4221 there were 60 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    60

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 4221 there were 49 reported cases of Deception.

    49

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 4221 there were 22 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    22

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in postcode 4221 there were 21 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    21

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in postcode 4221 there were 17 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    17

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 4221 there were 16 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    16

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 4221 there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 4221 there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 4221 there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 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 292

    In 2025 in 4221 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 292

  • 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

  • 4221

    1 in 31

    In 2025 in 4221 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • 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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Neighbouring Post Codes:

2486 (90.83) 4220 (91.31) 4223 (63.6) 4224 (57.16) 4228 (37.77)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 4221 rank in crime?

4221 postcode is ranked 80.37/100 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, Drug dealing and trafficking, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in 4221?

544 Theft cases were reported in 4221 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 4221?

Crime in 4221 has decreased by 0.86% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 4221 in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in 4221 in 2025.

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

Elanora (10) Palm Beach (Qld) (11)

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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