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Crime rate in Benowa, QLD, Australia, 4217

Suburb in Gold Coast

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 9,889 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 6.55 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 365 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 36.91 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 24 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 266 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.43 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
26.90 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
56.38% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
72.26% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Benowa crime trends

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Benowa crime compared

Top crime types in Benowa:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Benowa there were 166 reported cases of Theft.

    166

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Benowa there were 53 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    53

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Benowa there were 24 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    24

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Benowa there were 24 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    24

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Benowa there were 22 reported cases of Property damage.

    22

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Benowa there were 22 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    22

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Benowa there were 20 reported cases of Deception.

    20

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Benowa there were 11 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    11

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Benowa there were 6 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Benowa there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Benowa there were 5 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    5

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Benowa there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Benowa there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Benowa there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Benowa

    1 in 412

    In 2023 in Benowa your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 412

  • 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

  • Benowa

    1 in 37

    In 2023 in Benowa your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 37

  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Benowa rank in crime?

Benowa suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Benowa a safe suburb?

Benowa suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Benowa?

The top crime types in Benowa are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Benowa?

166 Theft cases were reported in Benowa in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Benowa?

Crime in Benowa has decreased by 2.93% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Benowa in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Benowa 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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