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Crime rate in Bayview Heights, QLD, Australia, 4868

Suburb in Cairns

Crime Rank: 15/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,175 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4.32 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 206 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 49.34 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 36 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 135 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.62 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
32.34 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
74.48% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
76.88% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Bayview Heights crime trends

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Bayview Heights crime compared

Top crime types in Bayview Heights:


  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Bayview Heights there were 63 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    63

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Bayview Heights there were 32 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    32

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Bayview Heights there were 30 reported cases of Property damage.

    30

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Bayview Heights there were 21 reported cases of Theft.

    21

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Bayview Heights there were 21 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    21

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Bayview Heights there were 8 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    8

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Bayview Heights there were 7 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    7

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Bayview Heights there were 5 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    5

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Bayview Heights there were 5 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    5

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Bayview Heights there were 5 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Bayview Heights there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Bayview Heights there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Bayview Heights there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Bayview Heights there were 1 reported cases of Deception.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Bayview Heights there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Bayview Heights

    1 in 116

    In 2025 in Bayview Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 116

  • 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

  • Bayview Heights

    1 in 31

    In 2025 in Bayview Heights 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Bayview Heights rank in crime?

Bayview Heights suburb is ranked 15/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Bayview Heights a safe suburb?

Bayview Heights suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Bayview Heights?

The top crime types in Bayview Heights are Burglary/Break and enter, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Bayview Heights?

63 Burglary/Break and enter cases were reported in Bayview Heights in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Bayview Heights?

Crime in Bayview Heights has decreased by 8.44% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Bayview Heights in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Bayview Heights 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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