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Crime rate in 4720 Post Code, QLD, Australia

Crime Rank: 79.85/100

(79.85% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 15,264 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 6,625.94 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,585 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 103.84 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 132 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 475 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.65 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
31.12 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
67.54% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
63.76% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 4720 crime trends

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post code 4720 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 4720:


  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 4720 there were 363 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    363

  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 4720 there were 268 reported cases of Theft.

    268

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in postcode 4720 there were 221 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    221

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in postcode 4720 there were 215 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    215

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 4720 there were 131 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    131

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 4720 there were 88 reported cases of Property damage.

    88

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 4720 there were 77 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    77

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 4720 there were 63 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    63

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 4720 there were 44 reported cases of Deception.

    44

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 4720 there were 42 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    42

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in postcode 4720 there were 33 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    33

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in postcode 4720 there were 17 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    17

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in postcode 4720 there were 11 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    11

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in postcode 4720 there were 11 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    11

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in postcode 4720 there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 4720

    1 in 116

    In 2024 in 4720 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 116

  • 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

  • 4720

    1 in 32

    In 2024 in 4720 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 32

  • 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 4720 rank in crime?

4720 postcode is ranked 79.85/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 4720 a safe postcode?

4720 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 4720?

The top crime types in 4720 are Drug dealing and trafficking, Theft, Transport regulation offences.

What is the most reported crime in 4720?

363 Drug dealing and trafficking cases were reported in 4720 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 4720?

Crime in 4720 has increased by 17.84% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 4720 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 4720 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 4720?

The least safe suburb in 4720 is Gindie, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 4720?

The safest suburb in 4720 is Lochington, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 4720 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 4720 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Gindie, Emerald (Qld) and Lochington.


Suburbs in Post Code 4720

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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