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Crime rate in Black River (Qld), QLD, Australia, 4818

Suburb in Townsville

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,493 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 61.20 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 46 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 30.81 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 2 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 24 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
1.34 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
16.08 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
52.06% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
57.45% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Black River (Qld) crime trends

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Black River (Qld) crime compared

Top crime types in Black River (Qld):


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Black River (Qld) there were 11 reported cases of Theft.

    11

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Black River (Qld) there were 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    7

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Black River (Qld) there were 7 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    7

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Black River (Qld) there were 6 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    6

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Black River (Qld) there were 4 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    4

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Black River (Qld) there were 3 reported cases of Property damage.

    3

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Black River (Qld) there were 2 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Black River (Qld) there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Black River (Qld) there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Black River (Qld) there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Black River (Qld) there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Black River (Qld)

    1 in 747

    In 2024 in Black River (Qld) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 747

  • QLD

    1 in 123

    In 2024 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 123

  • Australia

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Black River (Qld)

    1 in 62

    In 2024 in Black River (Qld) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 62

  • QLD

    1 in 22

    In 2024 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • Australia

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Black River (Qld) rank in crime?

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

Is Black River (Qld) a safe suburb?

Black River (Qld) suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Black River (Qld)?

The top crime types in Black River (Qld) are Theft, Drug dealing and trafficking, Transport regulation offences.

What is the most reported crime in Black River (Qld)?

11 Theft cases were reported in Black River (Qld) in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Black River (Qld)?

Crime in Black River (Qld) has decreased by 32.35% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Black River (Qld) in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Black River (Qld) in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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