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Crime rate in Balberra, QLD, Australia, 4740

Suburb in Mackay

Crime Rank: 18/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    425

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    58.05 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    60

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    141.18

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    1

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes

    39

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    2.35

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    91.76

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    56.15%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    93.69%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Balberra there were 25 cases of Theft.

    25

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Balberra there were 10 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    10

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Balberra there were 6 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    6

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Balberra there were 4 cases of Property damage.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Balberra there were 4 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Balberra there were 3 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Balberra there were 2 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Balberra there were 2 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Balberra there were 1 cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Balberra there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Balberra there were 1 cases of Deception.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Balberra there were 1 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Balberra

    1 in 425

    In 2023 in Balberra your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 425

  • QLD

    1 in 131

    In 2023 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 131

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Balberra

    1 in 11

    In 2023 in Balberra your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 11

  • QLD

    1 in 22

    In 2023 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Balberra rank in crime?

Balberra suburb is ranked 18/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Balberra a safe suburb?

Balberra suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Balberra?

The top crime types in Balberra are Theft, Transport regulation offences, Motor Vehicle Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Balberra?

25 Theft cases were reported in Balberra in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Balberra?

Crime in Balberra has increased by 5.26% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Balberra in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Balberra in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 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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