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Crime rate in Helensvale, QLD, Australia, 4212

Suburb in Gold Coast

Crime Rank: 14/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 18,949 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 20.13 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,675 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 88.40 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 117 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 897 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.17 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
47.34 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
70.43% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
85.23% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Helensvale crime trends

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Helensvale crime compared

Top crime types in Helensvale:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Helensvale there were 580 reported cases of Theft.

    580

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    235

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    155

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    151

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    113

  • Assault and related offences

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

    97

  • Property damage

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

    79

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

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

    79

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Helensvale there were 69 reported cases of Deception.

    69

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    44

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    25

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Helensvale there were 19 reported cases of Robbery.

    19

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    15

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    6

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Helensvale there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    3

  • Homicide and related offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

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

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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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