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Crime rate in Caloundra West, QLD, Australia, 4551

Suburb in Sunshine Coast

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    7,270

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    8.05 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    338

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    46.49

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    22

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

  • Property Crimes

    143

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    3.03

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    19.67

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    58.84%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    63.56%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Caloundra West there were 89 cases of Theft.

    89

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Caloundra West there were 77 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    77

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Caloundra West there were 39 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    39

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Caloundra West there were 27 cases of Property damage.

    27

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Caloundra West there were 24 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    24

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Caloundra West there were 19 cases of Assault and related offences.

    19

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Caloundra West there were 18 cases of Deception.

    18

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Caloundra West there were 15 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    15

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Caloundra West there were 9 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    9

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Caloundra West there were 5 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    5

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Caloundra West there were 5 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Caloundra West there were 3 cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Caloundra West there were 3 cases of Arson.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Caloundra West there were 3 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Caloundra West there were 2 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Caloundra West

    1 in 330

    In 2023 in Caloundra West your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 330

  • 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

  • Caloundra West

    1 in 51

    In 2023 in Caloundra West your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 51

  • 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 Caloundra West rank in crime?

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

Is Caloundra West a safe suburb?

Caloundra West suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Caloundra West?

The top crime types in Caloundra West are Theft, Drug dealing and trafficking, Transport regulation offences.

What is the most reported crime in Caloundra West?

89 Theft cases were reported in Caloundra West in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Caloundra West?

Crime in Caloundra West has increased by 7.99% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Caloundra West in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Caloundra West 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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