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Crime rate in Ellesmere, QLD, Australia, 4610

Suburb in South Burnett

Crime Rank: 18/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 334 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 48.25 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 46 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 137.72 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 15 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.99 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
44.91 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
56.41% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
84% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Ellesmere crime trends

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Ellesmere crime compared

Top crime types in Ellesmere:


  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Ellesmere there were 22 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    22

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Ellesmere there were 7 reported cases of Theft.

    7

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Ellesmere there were 4 reported cases of Property damage.

    4

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Ellesmere there were 4 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    4

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Ellesmere there were 3 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    3

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Ellesmere there were 1 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Ellesmere there were 1 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Ellesmere there were 1 reported cases of Deception.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Ellesmere there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Ellesmere there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Ellesmere there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Ellesmere

    1 in 334

    In 2025 in Ellesmere your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 334

  • 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

  • Ellesmere

    1 in 22

    In 2025 in Ellesmere your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • 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 Ellesmere rank in crime?

Ellesmere suburb is ranked 18/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Ellesmere a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Ellesmere?

The top crime types in Ellesmere are Drug dealing and trafficking, Theft, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Ellesmere?

22 Drug dealing and trafficking cases were reported in Ellesmere in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Ellesmere?

Crime in Ellesmere has increased by 475% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Ellesmere in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Ellesmere 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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