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Crime rate in Balgal Beach, QLD, Australia, 4816

Suburb in Townsville

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 998 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 13.64 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 35 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 35.07 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 9 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 12 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.02 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
12.02 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
75.5% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
50.72% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Balgal Beach crime trends

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Balgal Beach crime compared

Top crime types in Balgal Beach:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Balgal Beach there were 9 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    9

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Balgal Beach there were 5 reported cases of Property damage.

    5

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Balgal Beach there were 5 reported cases of Theft.

    5

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Balgal Beach there were 5 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    5

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Balgal Beach there were 4 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Balgal Beach there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Balgal Beach there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Balgal Beach there were 1 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Balgal Beach there were 1 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Balgal Beach there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Balgal Beach

    1 in 111

    In 2025 in Balgal Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 111

  • 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

  • Balgal Beach

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in Balgal Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 83

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Balgal Beach rank in crime?

Balgal Beach suburb is ranked 11/100 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 Assault and related offences, Property damage, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Balgal Beach?

9 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Balgal Beach in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Balgal Beach?

Crime in Balgal Beach has decreased by 48.53% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Balgal Beach in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Balgal Beach in 2025.

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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