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Crime rate in Caloundra, QLD, Australia, 4551

Suburb in Sunshine Coast

Crime Rank: 40/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,932 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.23 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,090 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 277.21 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 58 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 453 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
14.75 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
115.21 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
88.17% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
95.09% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Caloundra crime trends

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Caloundra crime compared

Top crime types in Caloundra:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Caloundra there were 275 reported cases of Theft.

    275

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Caloundra there were 192 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    192

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Caloundra there were 185 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    185

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Caloundra there were 91 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    91

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Caloundra there were 87 reported cases of Property damage.

    87

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Caloundra there were 66 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    66

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Caloundra there were 57 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    57

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Caloundra there were 34 reported cases of Deception.

    34

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Caloundra there were 26 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    26

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Caloundra there were 21 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    21

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Caloundra there were 20 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    20

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Caloundra there were 15 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    15

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Caloundra there were 8 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    8

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Caloundra there were 7 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Caloundra there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Caloundra there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Caloundra

    1 in 68

    In 2024 in Caloundra your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 68

  • QLD

    1 in 123

    In 2024 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 123

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Caloundra

    1 in 9

    In 2024 in Caloundra your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 9

  • QLD

    1 in 22

    In 2024 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 Caloundra rank in crime?

Caloundra suburb is ranked 40/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Caloundra a safe suburb?

Caloundra suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Caloundra?

The top crime types in Caloundra are Theft, Disorderly and offensive conduct, Drug dealing and trafficking.

What is the most reported crime in Caloundra?

275 Theft cases were reported in Caloundra in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Caloundra?

Crime in Caloundra has decreased by 6.84% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Caloundra in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Caloundra in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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