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Crime rate in Chermside, QLD, Australia, 4032

Suburb in Brisbane

Crime Rank: 34/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    11,426

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    3.98 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    2,519

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    220.46

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    168

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

  • Property Crimes

    1,609

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    14.70

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    140.82

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    86.2%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    96.38%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Chermside there were 1,259 cases of Theft.

    1,259

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Chermside there were 305 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    305

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Chermside there were 192 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    192

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Chermside there were 142 cases of Assault and related offences.

    142

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Chermside there were 132 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    132

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Chermside there were 117 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    117

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Chermside there were 110 cases of Property damage.

    110

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Chermside there were 108 cases of Deception.

    108

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Chermside there were 46 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    46

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Chermside there were 30 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    30

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Chermside there were 26 cases of Robbery.

    26

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Chermside there were 21 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    21

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Chermside there were 19 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    19

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Chermside there were 8 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Chermside there were 2 cases of Arson.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Chermside there were 2 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Chermside

    1 in 68

    In 2023 in Chermside your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 68

  • 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

  • Chermside

    1 in 7

    In 2023 in Chermside your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 7

  • 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 Chermside rank in crime?

Chermside suburb is ranked 34/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Chermside a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Chermside?

The top crime types in Chermside are Theft, Drug dealing and trafficking, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Chermside?

1,259 Theft cases were reported in Chermside in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Chermside?

Crime in Chermside has decreased by 8.33% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Chermside in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Chermside 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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