Avatar
Account Saved Locations

Crime rate in Biggera Waters, QLD, Australia, 4216

Suburb in Gold Coast

Crime Rank: 17/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    9,973

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    3.17 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    932

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    93.45

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    72

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

  • Property Crimes

    587

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    7.22

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    58.86

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    73.48%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    88.73%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

See Forecasts

Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Biggera Waters there were 403 cases of Theft.

    403

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Biggera Waters there were 92 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    92

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Biggera Waters there were 71 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    71

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Biggera Waters there were 67 cases of Property damage.

    67

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Biggera Waters there were 66 cases of Assault and related offences.

    66

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Biggera Waters there were 54 cases of Deception.

    54

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Biggera Waters there were 46 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    46

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Biggera Waters there were 45 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    45

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Biggera Waters there were 30 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    30

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Biggera Waters there were 24 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    24

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Biggera Waters there were 21 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    21

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Biggera Waters there were 6 cases of Robbery.

    6

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Biggera Waters there were 3 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Biggera Waters there were 2 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Biggera Waters there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Biggera Waters there were 1 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Biggera Waters

    1 in 139

    In 2023 in Biggera Waters your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 139

  • 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

  • Biggera Waters

    1 in 17

    In 2023 in Biggera Waters your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 17

  • 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 Biggera Waters rank in crime?

Biggera Waters suburb is ranked 17/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Biggera Waters a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Biggera Waters?

The top crime types in Biggera Waters are Theft, Drug dealing and trafficking, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Biggera Waters?

403 Theft cases were reported in Biggera Waters in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Biggera Waters?

Crime in Biggera Waters has increased by 2.64% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Biggera Waters in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Biggera Waters 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.

Feedback
How was your experience?
What could be improved about it? (optional)