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Crime rate in Chinchilla, QLD, Australia, 4413

Suburb in Western Downs

Crime Rank: 21/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 7,068 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 72.07 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 818 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 115.73 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 76 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 325 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.75 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
45.98 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
79.68% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
84.08% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Chinchilla crime trends

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Chinchilla crime compared

Top crime types in Chinchilla:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Chinchilla there were 147 reported cases of Theft.

    147

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Chinchilla there were 137 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    137

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Chinchilla there were 119 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    119

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Chinchilla there were 93 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    93

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Chinchilla there were 74 reported cases of Property damage.

    74

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Chinchilla there were 74 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    74

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Chinchilla there were 73 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    73

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Chinchilla there were 27 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    27

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Chinchilla there were 19 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    19

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Chinchilla there were 16 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    16

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Chinchilla there were 15 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    15

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Chinchilla there were 13 reported cases of Deception.

    13

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Chinchilla there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Chinchilla there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Chinchilla there were 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Chinchilla there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Chinchilla

    1 in 93

    In 2024 in Chinchilla your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 93

  • 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 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Chinchilla

    1 in 22

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

  • 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 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Chinchilla rank in crime?

Chinchilla suburb is ranked 21/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Chinchilla a safe suburb?

Chinchilla suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Chinchilla?

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

What is the most reported crime in Chinchilla?

147 Theft cases were reported in Chinchilla in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Chinchilla?

Crime in Chinchilla has increased by 15.21% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Chinchilla in 2024?

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

The data is based on annual 2024 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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