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Crime rate in Bushland Beach, QLD, Australia, 4818

Suburb in Townsville

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,641 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 8.82 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 348 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 52.40 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 20 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 220 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.01 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
33.13 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
58.77% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
77.51% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Bushland Beach crime trends

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Bushland Beach crime compared

Top crime types in Bushland Beach:


  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    93

  • Theft

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

    65

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    40

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

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

    36

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    34

  • Property damage

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

    24

  • Assault and related offences

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

    19

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    11

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    11

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    6

  • Deception

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

    4

  • Arson

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

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    2

  • Robbery

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

    1


Crime Types explained

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

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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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