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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)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,538 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 44.79 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 72 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 28.37 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 10 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 37 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.94 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
14.58 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
59.91% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
55.3% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Burrum Heads crime trends

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Burrum Heads crime compared

Top crime types in Burrum Heads:


  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Burrum Heads there were 17 reported cases of Property damage.

    17

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Burrum Heads there were 12 reported cases of Theft.

    12

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Burrum Heads there were 9 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    9

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Burrum Heads there were 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    7

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Burrum Heads there were 5 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    5

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Burrum Heads there were 5 reported cases of Deception.

    5

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Burrum Heads there were 4 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    4

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Burrum Heads there were 3 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Burrum Heads there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Burrum Heads there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Burrum Heads there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Burrum Heads there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Burrum Heads there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Burrum Heads

    1 in 254

    In 2025 in Burrum Heads your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 254

  • 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

  • Burrum Heads

    1 in 69

    In 2025 in Burrum Heads your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 69

  • 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 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 Property damage, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Burrum Heads?

17 Property damage cases were reported in Burrum Heads in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Burrum Heads?

Crime in Burrum Heads has increased by 10.77% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Burrum Heads in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Burrum Heads 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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