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Crime rate in Gatton, QLD, Australia, 4343

Suburb in Lockyer Valley

Crime Rank: 21/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 7,851 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 42.85 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,082 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 137.82 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 72 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 420 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.17 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
53.50 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
76.39% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
87.06% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Gatton crime trends

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Gatton crime compared

Top crime types in Gatton:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Gatton there were 249 reported cases of Theft.

    249

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Gatton there were 239 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    239

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Gatton there were 150 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    150

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Gatton there were 114 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    114

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Gatton there were 83 reported cases of Property damage.

    83

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Gatton there were 67 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    67

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Gatton there were 66 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    66

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Gatton there were 25 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    25

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Gatton there were 24 reported cases of Deception.

    24

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Gatton there were 20 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    20

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Gatton there were 20 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    20

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Gatton there were 8 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    8

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Gatton there were 7 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    7

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Gatton there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Gatton there were 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in Gatton there were 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Gatton there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Gatton

    1 in 109

    In 2024 in Gatton your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 109

  • 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

  • Gatton

    1 in 19

    In 2024 in Gatton your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 19

  • 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 Gatton rank in crime?

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

Is Gatton a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Gatton?

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

What is the most reported crime in Gatton?

249 Theft cases were reported in Gatton in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Gatton?

Crime in Gatton has increased by 13.42% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Gatton in 2024?

There were 2 Homicide and related offences cases in Gatton 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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