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Crime rate in Broadbeach Waters, QLD, Australia, 4218

Suburb in Gold Coast

Crime Rank: 24/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 8,164 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 5.31 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,440 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 176.38 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 53 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,093 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.49 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
133.88 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
71.32% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
96.19% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Broadbeach Waters crime trends

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Broadbeach Waters crime compared

Top crime types in Broadbeach Waters:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Broadbeach Waters there were 847 reported cases of Theft.

    847

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Broadbeach Waters there were 117 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    117

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Broadbeach Waters there were 91 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    91

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Broadbeach Waters there were 91 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    91

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Broadbeach Waters there were 73 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    73

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Broadbeach Waters there were 56 reported cases of Property damage.

    56

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Broadbeach Waters there were 52 reported cases of Deception.

    52

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Broadbeach Waters there were 47 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    47

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Broadbeach Waters there were 37 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    37

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Broadbeach Waters there were 12 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    12

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Broadbeach Waters there were 6 reported cases of Robbery.

    6

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Broadbeach Waters there were 6 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Broadbeach Waters there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Broadbeach Waters there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Broadbeach Waters

    1 in 154

    In 2023 in Broadbeach Waters your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 154

  • 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

  • Broadbeach Waters

    1 in 7

    In 2023 in Broadbeach Waters your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 7

  • 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 Broadbeach Waters rank in crime?

Broadbeach Waters suburb is ranked 24/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Broadbeach Waters a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Broadbeach Waters?

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

What is the most reported crime in Broadbeach Waters?

847 Theft cases were reported in Broadbeach Waters in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Broadbeach Waters?

Crime in Broadbeach Waters has increased by 32.72% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Broadbeach Waters in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Broadbeach 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.

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