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Crime rate in Lawnton, QLD, Australia, 4501

Suburb in Moreton Bay

Crime Rank: 17/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    5,905

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    8.13 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    709

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    120.07

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    37

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

  • Property Crimes

    405

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    6.27

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    68.59

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    70.65%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    90.86%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Lawnton there were 294 cases of Theft.

    294

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Lawnton there were 101 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    101

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Lawnton there were 68 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    68

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Lawnton there were 56 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    56

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Lawnton there were 41 cases of Deception.

    41

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Lawnton there were 37 cases of Property damage.

    37

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Lawnton there were 32 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    32

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Lawnton there were 30 cases of Assault and related offences.

    30

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Lawnton there were 17 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    17

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Lawnton there were 8 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    8

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Lawnton there were 7 cases of Robbery.

    7

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Lawnton there were 6 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Lawnton there were 2 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Lawnton there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Lawnton

    1 in 160

    In 2023 in Lawnton your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 160

  • 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

  • Lawnton

    1 in 15

    In 2023 in Lawnton your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 15

  • 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 Lawnton rank in crime?

Lawnton suburb is ranked 17/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Lawnton a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Lawnton?

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

What is the most reported crime in Lawnton?

294 Theft cases were reported in Lawnton in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Lawnton?

Crime in Lawnton has increased by 8.41% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Lawnton in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Lawnton 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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