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Crime rate in Fortitude Valley, QLD, Australia, 4006

Suburb in Brisbane

Crime Rank: 93/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    9,708

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    1.31 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    5,951

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    613.00

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    544

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

  • Property Crimes

    1,985

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    56.04

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    204.47

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    97.26%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    97.74%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Fortitude Valley there were 1,560 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1,560

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Fortitude Valley there were 1,409 cases of Theft.

    1,409

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Fortitude Valley there were 1,078 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1,078

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Fortitude Valley there were 517 cases of Assault and related offences.

    517

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Fortitude Valley there were 260 cases of Property damage.

    260

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Fortitude Valley there were 246 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    246

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Fortitude Valley there were 213 cases of Deception.

    213

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Fortitude Valley there were 210 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    210

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Fortitude Valley there were 133 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    133

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Fortitude Valley there were 121 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    121

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Fortitude Valley there were 65 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    65

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Fortitude Valley there were 50 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    50

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Fortitude Valley there were 41 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    41

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Fortitude Valley there were 26 cases of Robbery.

    26

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Fortitude Valley there were 16 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    16

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Fortitude Valley there were 5 cases of Arson.

    5

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in Fortitude Valley there were 1 cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Fortitude Valley

    1 in 18

    In 2023 in Fortitude Valley your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 18

  • 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

  • Fortitude Valley

    1 in 5

    In 2023 in Fortitude Valley your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 5

  • 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 Fortitude Valley rank in crime?

Fortitude Valley suburb is ranked 93/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Fortitude Valley a safe suburb?

Fortitude Valley suburb is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Fortitude Valley?

The top crime types in Fortitude Valley are Disorderly and offensive conduct, Theft, Drug dealing and trafficking.

What is the most reported crime in Fortitude Valley?

1,560 Disorderly and offensive conduct cases were reported in Fortitude Valley in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Fortitude Valley?

Crime in Fortitude Valley has decreased by 7.46% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Fortitude Valley in 2023?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Fortitude Valley 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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