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Crime rate in Helensvale, QLD, Australia, 4212

Suburb in Gold Coast

Crime Rank: 14/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    18,949

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    20.13 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    1,675

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    88.40

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    117

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

  • Property Crimes

    897

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    6.17

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    47.34

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    70.43%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    85.23%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Helensvale there were 580 cases of Theft.

    580

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Helensvale there were 235 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    235

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Helensvale there were 155 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    155

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Helensvale there were 151 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    151

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Helensvale there were 113 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    113

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Helensvale there were 97 cases of Assault and related offences.

    97

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Helensvale there were 79 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    79

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Helensvale there were 79 cases of Property damage.

    79

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Helensvale there were 69 cases of Deception.

    69

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Helensvale there were 44 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    44

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Helensvale there were 25 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    25

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Helensvale there were 19 cases of Robbery.

    19

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Helensvale there were 15 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    15

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Helensvale there were 6 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    6

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Helensvale there were 4 cases of Arson.

    4

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Helensvale there were 3 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Homicide and related offences

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

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Helensvale

    1 in 162

    In 2023 in Helensvale your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 162

  • 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

  • Helensvale

    1 in 21

    In 2023 in Helensvale your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 21

  • 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 Helensvale rank in crime?

Helensvale suburb is ranked 14/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Helensvale a safe suburb?

Helensvale suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Helensvale?

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

What is the most reported crime in Helensvale?

580 Theft cases were reported in Helensvale in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Helensvale?

Crime in Helensvale has increased by 2.57% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Helensvale in 2023?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Helensvale 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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