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Crime rate in Nerang, QLD, Australia, 4211

Suburb in Gold Coast

Crime Rank: 17/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 17,048 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 35.39 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,742 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 102.18 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 101 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 951 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.92 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
55.78 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
69.57% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
87.94% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Nerang crime trends

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Nerang crime compared

Top crime types in Nerang:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Nerang there were 567 reported cases of Theft.

    567

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Nerang there were 271 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    271

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Nerang there were 201 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    201

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Nerang there were 159 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    159

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Nerang there were 128 reported cases of Property damage.

    128

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Nerang there were 95 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    95

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Nerang there were 91 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    91

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Nerang there were 76 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    76

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Nerang there were 48 reported cases of Deception.

    48

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Nerang there were 47 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    47

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Nerang there were 25 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    25

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Nerang there were 14 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    14

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Nerang there were 8 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    8

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Nerang there were 6 reported cases of Robbery.

    6

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Nerang there were 6 reported cases of Arson.

    6


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Nerang

    1 in 169

    In 2023 in Nerang your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 169

  • 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

  • Nerang

    1 in 18

    In 2023 in Nerang your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 18

  • 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 Nerang rank in crime?

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

Is Nerang a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Nerang?

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

What is the most reported crime in Nerang?

567 Theft cases were reported in Nerang in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Nerang?

Crime in Nerang has increased by 2.23% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Nerang in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Nerang 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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