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Crime rate in Buxton (Qld), QLD, Australia, 4660

Suburb in Bundaberg

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    507

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    72.39 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    23

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    45.36

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    3

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

  • Property Crimes

    3

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    5.92

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    5.92

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    69.48%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    39.34%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Buxton (Qld) there were 8 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    8

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Buxton (Qld) there were 6 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    6

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Buxton (Qld) there were 3 cases of Assault and related offences.

    3

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Buxton (Qld) there were 2 cases of Theft.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Buxton (Qld) there were 2 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Buxton (Qld) there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Buxton (Qld) there were 1 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Buxton (Qld)

    1 in 169

    In 2023 in Buxton (Qld) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 169

  • 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

  • Buxton (Qld)

    1 in 169

    In 2023 in Buxton (Qld) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 169

  • 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 Buxton (Qld) rank in crime?

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

Is Buxton (Qld) a safe suburb?

Buxton (Qld) suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Buxton (Qld)?

The top crime types in Buxton (Qld) are Drug dealing and trafficking, Transport regulation offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Buxton (Qld)?

8 Drug dealing and trafficking cases were reported in Buxton (Qld) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Buxton (Qld)?

Crime in Buxton (Qld) has increased by 91.67% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Buxton (Qld) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Buxton (Qld) 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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