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Crime rate in Burpengary, QLD, Australia, 4505

Suburb in Moreton Bay

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    16,488

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    22.33 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    1,011

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    61.32

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    80

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

  • Property Crimes

    459

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    4.85

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    27.84

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    65.61%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    73.3%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Burpengary there were 253 cases of Theft.

    253

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Burpengary there were 162 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    162

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Burpengary there were 134 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    134

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Burpengary there were 90 cases of Property damage.

    90

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Burpengary there were 73 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    73

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Burpengary there were 72 cases of Assault and related offences.

    72

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Burpengary there were 63 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    63

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Burpengary there were 51 cases of Deception.

    51

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Burpengary there were 41 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    41

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Burpengary there were 25 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    25

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Burpengary there were 22 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    22

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Burpengary there were 12 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    12

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Burpengary there were 7 cases of Robbery.

    7

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Burpengary there were 2 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Burpengary there were 2 cases of Arson.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in Burpengary there were 1 cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Burpengary there were 1 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Burpengary

    1 in 206

    In 2023 in Burpengary your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 206

  • 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

  • Burpengary

    1 in 36

    In 2023 in Burpengary your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 36

  • 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 Burpengary rank in crime?

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

Is Burpengary a safe suburb?

Burpengary suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Burpengary?

The top crime types in Burpengary are Theft, Transport regulation offences, Drug dealing and trafficking.

What is the most reported crime in Burpengary?

253 Theft cases were reported in Burpengary in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Burpengary?

Crime in Burpengary has increased by 29.28% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Burpengary in 2023?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Burpengary 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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