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Crime rate in Burketown, QLD, Australia, 4830

Suburb in Burke

Crime Rank: 42/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 204 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1,715.00 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 23 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 112.75 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 8 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 6 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
39.22 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
29.41 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
95.42% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
74.15% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Burketown crime trends

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Burketown crime compared

Top crime types in Burketown:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Burketown there were 8 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    8

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Burketown there were 4 reported cases of Property damage.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Burketown there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Burketown there were 2 reported cases of Theft.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Burketown there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Burketown there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Burketown there were 1 reported cases of Deception.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Burketown there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Burketown there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Burketown

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Burketown your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 26

  • 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 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Burketown

    1 in 34

    In 2024 in Burketown your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 34

  • 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 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Burketown rank in crime?

Burketown suburb is ranked 42/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Burketown a safe suburb?

Burketown suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Burketown?

The top crime types in Burketown are Assault and related offences, Property damage, Disorderly and offensive conduct.

What is the most reported crime in Burketown?

8 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Burketown in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Burketown?

Crime in Burketown has decreased by 8% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Burketown in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Burketown in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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