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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 1,684 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 88.87 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 118 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 815 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.23 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
43.01 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
68% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
83.18% 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 2025 in Helensvale there were 587 reported cases of Theft.

    587

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Helensvale there were 295 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    295

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Helensvale there were 136 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    136

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Helensvale there were 126 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    126

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Helensvale there were 110 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    110

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Helensvale there were 89 reported cases of Property damage.

    89

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Helensvale there were 84 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    84

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Helensvale there were 78 reported cases of Deception.

    78

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Helensvale there were 57 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    57

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Helensvale there were 52 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    52

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Helensvale there were 29 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    29

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Helensvale there were 15 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    15

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Helensvale there were 12 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    12

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Helensvale there were 8 reported cases of Robbery.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Helensvale there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Helensvale there were 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Helensvale

    1 in 161

    In 2025 in Helensvale your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 161

  • 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

  • Helensvale

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in Helensvale your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • 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 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, Disorderly and offensive conduct.

What is the most reported crime in Helensvale?

587 Theft cases were reported in Helensvale in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Helensvale?

Crime in Helensvale has increased by 4.01% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Helensvale in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Helensvale 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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