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Crime rate in Balgal Beach, QLD, Australia, 4816

Suburb in Townsville

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    998

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    13.64 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    70

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    70.14

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    10

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

  • Property Crimes

    7

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    10.02

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    7.01

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    79.68%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    41.19%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Balgal Beach there were 24 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    24

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Balgal Beach there were 20 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    20

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Balgal Beach there were 10 cases of Assault and related offences.

    10

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Balgal Beach there were 5 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    5

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Balgal Beach there were 2 cases of Property damage.

    2

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Balgal Beach there were 2 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Balgal Beach there were 2 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Balgal Beach there were 2 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Balgal Beach there were 1 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Balgal Beach there were 1 cases of Theft.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Balgal Beach

    1 in 100

    In 2023 in Balgal Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 100

  • 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

  • Balgal Beach

    1 in 143

    In 2023 in Balgal Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 143

  • 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 Balgal Beach rank in crime?

Balgal Beach suburb is ranked 12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Balgal Beach a safe suburb?

Balgal Beach suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Balgal Beach?

The top crime types in Balgal Beach are Transport regulation offences, Drug dealing and trafficking, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Balgal Beach?

24 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Balgal Beach in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Balgal Beach?

Crime in Balgal Beach has increased by 133.33% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Balgal Beach in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Balgal Beach 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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