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Crime rate in Chermside West, QLD, Australia, 4032

Suburb in Brisbane

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    6,965

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    3.52 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    202

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    29.00

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    12

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

  • Property Crimes

    133

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    1.72

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    19.10

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    54.1%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    62.68%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Chermside West there were 63 cases of Theft.

    63

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Chermside West there were 36 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    36

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Chermside West there were 27 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    27

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Chermside West there were 21 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    21

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Chermside West there were 13 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    13

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Chermside West there were 11 cases of Property damage.

    11

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Chermside West there were 10 cases of Assault and related offences.

    10

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Chermside West there were 9 cases of Deception.

    9

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Chermside West there were 6 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Chermside West there were 2 cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Chermside West there were 2 cases of Arson.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Chermside West there were 1 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Chermside West there were 1 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Chermside West

    1 in 580

    In 2023 in Chermside West your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 580

  • 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 West

    1 in 52

    In 2023 in Chermside West your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 52

  • 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 West rank in crime?

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

Is Chermside West a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Chermside West?

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

What is the most reported crime in Chermside West?

63 Theft cases were reported in Chermside West in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Chermside West?

Crime in Chermside West has increased by 27.85% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Chermside West in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Chermside 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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