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Crime rate in Broughton (Qld), QLD, Australia, 4820

Suburb in Charters Towers

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 714 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 282.23 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 40 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 56.02 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 5 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 11 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.00 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
15.41 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
70.43% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
56.7% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Broughton (Qld) crime trends

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Broughton (Qld) crime compared

Top crime types in Broughton (Qld):


  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Broughton (Qld) there were 11 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    11

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Broughton (Qld) there were 7 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    7

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Broughton (Qld) there were 5 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    5

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Broughton (Qld) there were 5 reported cases of Theft.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Broughton (Qld) there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Broughton (Qld) there were 2 reported cases of Property damage.

    2

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Broughton (Qld) there were 2 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Broughton (Qld) there were 2 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Broughton (Qld) there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Broughton (Qld) there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Broughton (Qld)

    1 in 143

    In 2025 in Broughton (Qld) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 143

  • QLD

    1 in 120

    In 2025 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 120

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Broughton (Qld)

    1 in 65

    In 2025 in Broughton (Qld) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 65

  • QLD

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 Broughton (Qld) rank in crime?

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

Is Broughton (Qld) a safe suburb?

Broughton (Qld) suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Broughton (Qld)?

The top crime types in Broughton (Qld) are Drug dealing and trafficking, Transport regulation offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Broughton (Qld)?

11 Drug dealing and trafficking cases were reported in Broughton (Qld) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Broughton (Qld)?

Crime in Broughton (Qld) has increased by 11.11% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Broughton (Qld) in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Broughton (Qld) in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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