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Crime rate in Dotswood, QLD, Australia, 4820

Suburb in Charters Towers

Crime Rank: 26/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    83

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    3,449.39 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    12

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    144.58

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    1

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

  • Property Crimes

    8

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    12.05

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    96.39

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    83.06%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    94.06%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Dotswood there were 5 cases of Theft.

    5

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Dotswood there were 2 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Dotswood there were 1 cases of Assault and related offences.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Dotswood there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Dotswood there were 1 cases of Property damage.

    1

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Dotswood there were 1 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Dotswood there were 1 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Dotswood

    1 in 83

    In 2023 in Dotswood your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • 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

  • Dotswood

    1 in 10

    In 2023 in Dotswood your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 10

  • 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 Dotswood rank in crime?

Dotswood suburb is ranked 26/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Dotswood a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Dotswood?

The top crime types in Dotswood are Theft, Transport regulation offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Dotswood?

5 Theft cases were reported in Dotswood in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Dotswood?

Crime in Dotswood has decreased by 62.5% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Dotswood in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Dotswood 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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