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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)
  • Population
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    8,164

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    5.31 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    1,440

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    176.38

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    53

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

  • Property Crimes
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    1,093

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

  • Violent Crimes
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    6.49

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    133.88

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    71.32%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    96.19%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

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

    847

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    117

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    91

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    91

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

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

    73

  • Property damage

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

    56

  • Deception

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

    52

  • Assault and related offences

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

    47

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    37

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    12

  • Robbery

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

    6

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    2

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


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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