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Crime rate in Highland Park, QLD, Australia, 4211

Suburb in Gold Coast

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    6,576

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    3.92 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    330

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    50.18

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    21

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

  • Property Crimes

    185

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    3.19

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    28.13

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    59.46%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    73.5%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Highland Park there were 102 cases of Theft.

    102

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Highland Park there were 53 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    53

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Highland Park there were 34 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    34

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Highland Park there were 33 cases of Property damage.

    33

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Highland Park there were 30 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    30

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Highland Park there were 19 cases of Assault and related offences.

    19

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Highland Park there were 15 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    15

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Highland Park there were 12 cases of Deception.

    12

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Highland Park there were 12 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    12

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Highland Park there were 6 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    6

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Highland Park there were 6 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Highland Park there were 4 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Highland Park there were 2 cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Highland Park there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Highland Park there were 1 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Highland Park

    1 in 313

    In 2023 in Highland Park your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 313

  • 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

  • Highland Park

    1 in 36

    In 2023 in Highland Park your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 36

  • 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 Highland Park rank in crime?

Highland Park suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Highland Park a safe suburb?

Highland Park suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Highland Park?

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

What is the most reported crime in Highland Park?

102 Theft cases were reported in Highland Park in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Highland Park?

Crime in Highland Park has increased by 8.55% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Highland Park in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Highland Park 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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