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Crime rate in Birkdale, QLD, Australia, 4159

Suburb in Redland

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 14,816 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 11.27 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 504 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 34.02 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 31 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 250 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.09 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
16.87 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
55.22% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
59.16% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Birkdale crime trends

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Birkdale crime compared

Top crime types in Birkdale:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Birkdale there were 119 reported cases of Theft.

    119

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Birkdale there were 109 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    109

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    53

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Birkdale there were 49 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    49

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Birkdale there were 48 reported cases of Property damage.

    48

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Birkdale there were 27 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    27

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Birkdale there were 25 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    25

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Birkdale there were 17 reported cases of Deception.

    17

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Birkdale there were 17 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    17

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Birkdale there were 14 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    14

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Birkdale there were 9 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    9

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Birkdale there were 8 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Birkdale there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Birkdale there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Birkdale

    1 in 478

    In 2023 in Birkdale your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 478

  • 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

  • Birkdale

    1 in 59

    In 2023 in Birkdale your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 59

  • 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 Birkdale rank in crime?

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

Is Birkdale a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Birkdale?

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

What is the most reported crime in Birkdale?

119 Theft cases were reported in Birkdale in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Birkdale?

Crime in Birkdale has increased by 12.25% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Birkdale in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Birkdale 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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