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Crime rate in Burrum Heads, QLD, Australia, 4659

Suburb in Fraser Coast

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    2,538

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    44.79 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    94

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    37.04

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    7

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

  • Property Crimes

    53

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    2.76

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    20.88

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    57.68%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    65.31%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Burrum Heads there were 29 cases of Theft.

    29

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Burrum Heads there were 12 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    12

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Burrum Heads there were 11 cases of Property damage.

    11

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Burrum Heads there were 8 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    8

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Burrum Heads there were 6 cases of Assault and related offences.

    6

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Burrum Heads there were 6 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    6

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Burrum Heads there were 6 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    6

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Burrum Heads there were 4 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    4

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Burrum Heads there were 4 cases of Deception.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Burrum Heads there were 3 cases of Arson.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Burrum Heads there were 2 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Burrum Heads there were 1 cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Burrum Heads there were 1 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Burrum Heads there were 1 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Burrum Heads

    1 in 363

    In 2023 in Burrum Heads your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 363

  • 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

  • Burrum Heads

    1 in 48

    In 2023 in Burrum Heads your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 48

  • 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 Burrum Heads rank in crime?

Burrum Heads suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Burrum Heads a safe suburb?

Burrum Heads suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Burrum Heads?

The top crime types in Burrum Heads are Theft, Transport regulation offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Burrum Heads?

29 Theft cases were reported in Burrum Heads in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Burrum Heads?

Crime in Burrum Heads has increased by 77.36% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Burrum Heads in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Burrum Heads 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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