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Crime rate in Broadbeach Waters, QLD, Australia, 4218

Suburb in Gold Coast

Crime Rank: 21/100

(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 1,414 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 173.20 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 29 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,117 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.55 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
136.82 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
63.71% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
96.04% 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 2024 in Broadbeach Waters there were 945 reported cases of Theft.

    945

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Broadbeach Waters there were 111 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    111

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Broadbeach Waters there were 73 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    73

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Broadbeach Waters there were 53 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    53

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Broadbeach Waters there were 48 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    48

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Broadbeach Waters there were 45 reported cases of Property damage.

    45

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Broadbeach Waters there were 45 reported cases of Deception.

    45

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Broadbeach Waters there were 38 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    38

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Broadbeach Waters there were 25 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    25

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Broadbeach Waters there were 10 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    10

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Broadbeach Waters there were 10 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    10

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Broadbeach Waters there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Broadbeach Waters there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Broadbeach Waters there were 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Broadbeach Waters there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Broadbeach Waters

    1 in 282

    In 2024 in Broadbeach Waters your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 282

  • 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 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Broadbeach Waters

    1 in 7

    In 2024 in Broadbeach Waters your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 7

  • 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 27

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Broadbeach Waters rank in crime?

Broadbeach Waters suburb is ranked 21/100 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, Drug dealing and trafficking, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Broadbeach Waters?

945 Theft cases were reported in Broadbeach Waters in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Broadbeach Waters?

Crime in Broadbeach Waters has decreased by 1.81% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Broadbeach Waters in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Broadbeach Waters in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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