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Crime rate in Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld), QLD, Australia, 4350

Suburb in Toowoomba

Crime Rank: 22/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    10,039

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    5.54 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    1,419

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    141.35

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    88

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

  • Property Crimes
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    599

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

  • Violent Crimes
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    8.77

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    59.67

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    77.13%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    88.9%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld) there were 351 cases of Theft.

    351

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld) there were 264 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    264

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld) there were 188 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    188

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld) there were 116 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    116

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld) there were 91 cases of Property damage.

    91

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld) there were 85 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    85

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld) there were 73 cases of Assault and related offences.

    73

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld) there were 60 cases of Deception.

    60

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld) there were 46 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    46

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld) there were 40 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    40

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld) there were 39 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    39

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld) there were 39 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    39

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld) there were 14 cases of Robbery.

    14

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld) there were 10 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    10

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld) there were 1 cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld) there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld) there were 1 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld)

    1 in 114

    In 2023 in Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 114

  • 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

  • Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld)

    1 in 17

    In 2023 in Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 17

  • 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 Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld) rank in crime?

Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld) suburb is ranked 22/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld) a safe suburb?

Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld) suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld)?

The top crime types in Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld) are Theft, Drug dealing and trafficking, Transport regulation offences.

What is the most reported crime in Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld)?

351 Theft cases were reported in Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld)?

Crime in Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld) has decreased by 8.1% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld) in 2023?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld) 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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