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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 1,757 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 103.06 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 122 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 844 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.16 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
49.51 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
75.35% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
85.4% 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 2024 in Nerang there were 533 reported cases of Theft.

    533

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Nerang there were 317 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    317

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Nerang there were 196 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    196

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Nerang there were 120 reported cases of Property damage.

    120

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Nerang there were 111 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    111

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Nerang there were 106 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    106

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Nerang there were 99 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    99

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Nerang there were 80 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    80

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Nerang there were 71 reported cases of Deception.

    71

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Nerang there were 59 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    59

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Nerang there were 28 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    28

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Nerang there were 11 reported cases of Robbery.

    11

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Nerang there were 11 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    11

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Nerang there were 8 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Nerang there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Nerang there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Nerang

    1 in 140

    In 2024 in Nerang your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 140

  • QLD

    1 in 123

    In 2024 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 123

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Nerang

    1 in 20

    In 2024 in Nerang your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • QLD

    1 in 22

    In 2024 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 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?

533 Theft cases were reported in Nerang in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Nerang?

Crime in Nerang has increased by 0.86% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Nerang in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Nerang in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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