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Crime rate in Bluewater, QLD, Australia, 4818

Suburb in Townsville

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    1,085

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    88.60 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    106

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    97.70

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    5

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

  • Property Crimes

    21

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    4.61

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    19.35

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    64.77%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    63.05%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Bluewater there were 42 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    42

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Bluewater there were 25 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    25

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Bluewater there were 14 cases of Theft.

    14

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Bluewater there were 6 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    6

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Bluewater there were 5 cases of Assault and related offences.

    5

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Bluewater there were 3 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Bluewater there were 3 cases of Property damage.

    3

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Bluewater there were 3 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Bluewater there were 2 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Bluewater there were 1 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    1

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Bluewater there were 1 cases of Deception.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Bluewater there were 1 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Bluewater

    1 in 217

    In 2023 in Bluewater your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 217

  • 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

  • Bluewater

    1 in 52

    In 2023 in Bluewater your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 52

  • 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 Bluewater rank in crime?

Bluewater suburb is ranked 11/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Bluewater a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Bluewater?

The top crime types in Bluewater are Transport regulation offences, Drug dealing and trafficking, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Bluewater?

42 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Bluewater in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Bluewater?

Crime in Bluewater has decreased by 6.19% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Bluewater in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Bluewater 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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