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Crime rate in Bushland Beach, QLD, Australia, 4818

Suburb in Townsville

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    6,641

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    8.82 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    348

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    52.40

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    20

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

  • Property Crimes

    220

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    3.01

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    33.13

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    58.77%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    77.51%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Bushland Beach there were 93 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    93

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Bushland Beach there were 65 cases of Theft.

    65

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Bushland Beach there were 40 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    40

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Bushland Beach there were 36 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    36

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Bushland Beach there were 34 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    34

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Bushland Beach there were 24 cases of Property damage.

    24

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Bushland Beach there were 19 cases of Assault and related offences.

    19

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Bushland Beach there were 11 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    11

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Bushland Beach there were 11 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    11

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Bushland Beach there were 6 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    6

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Bushland Beach there were 4 cases of Deception.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Bushland Beach there were 2 cases of Arson.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Bushland Beach there were 2 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Bushland Beach there were 1 cases of Robbery.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Bushland Beach

    1 in 332

    In 2023 in Bushland Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 332

  • 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

  • Bushland Beach

    1 in 30

    In 2023 in Bushland Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 30

  • 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 Bushland Beach rank in crime?

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

Is Bushland Beach a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Bushland Beach?

The top crime types in Bushland Beach are Burglary/Break and enter, Theft, Transport regulation offences.

What is the most reported crime in Bushland Beach?

93 Burglary/Break and enter cases were reported in Bushland Beach in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Bushland Beach?

Crime in Bushland Beach has increased by 37.55% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Bushland Beach in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Bushland Beach 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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