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Crime rate in East Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 4169

Suburb in Brisbane

Crime Rank: 22/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,186 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.86 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 891 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 144.03 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 39 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 552 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.30 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
89.23 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
68.2% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
93.23% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year East Brisbane crime trends

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East Brisbane crime compared

Top crime types in East Brisbane:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in East Brisbane there were 370 reported cases of Theft.

    370

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in East Brisbane there were 155 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    155

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in East Brisbane there were 105 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    105

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in East Brisbane there were 48 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    48

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in East Brisbane there were 41 reported cases of Property damage.

    41

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in East Brisbane there were 41 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    41

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in East Brisbane there were 36 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    36

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in East Brisbane there were 35 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    35

  • Deception

    In 2025 in East Brisbane there were 32 reported cases of Deception.

    32

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in East Brisbane there were 8 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    8

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in East Brisbane there were 7 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    7

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in East Brisbane there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in East Brisbane there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in East Brisbane there were 4 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • East Brisbane

    1 in 159

    In 2025 in East Brisbane your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 159

  • QLD

    1 in 120

    In 2025 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 120

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • East Brisbane

    1 in 11

    In 2025 in East Brisbane your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 11

  • QLD

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 East Brisbane rank in crime?

East Brisbane suburb is ranked 22/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is East Brisbane a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in East Brisbane?

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

What is the most reported crime in East Brisbane?

370 Theft cases were reported in East Brisbane in 2025.

Is crime increasing in East Brisbane?

Crime in East Brisbane has increased by 13.65% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in East Brisbane in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in East Brisbane in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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