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Crime rate in Palm Beach (Qld), QLD, Australia, 4221

Suburb in Gold Coast

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 16,349 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 6.33 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,052 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 64.35 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 71 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 678 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.34 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
41.47 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
63.82% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
82.65% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Palm Beach (Qld) crime trends

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Palm Beach (Qld) crime compared

Top crime types in Palm Beach (Qld):


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Palm Beach (Qld) there were 403 reported cases of Theft.

    403

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Palm Beach (Qld) there were 116 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    116

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Palm Beach (Qld) there were 111 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    111

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Palm Beach (Qld) there were 89 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    89

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Palm Beach (Qld) there were 81 reported cases of Property damage.

    81

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Palm Beach (Qld) there were 78 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    78

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Palm Beach (Qld) there were 66 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    66

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Palm Beach (Qld) there were 37 reported cases of Deception.

    37

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Palm Beach (Qld) there were 29 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    29

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Palm Beach (Qld) there were 18 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    18

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Palm Beach (Qld) there were 6 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Palm Beach (Qld) there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Palm Beach (Qld) there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Palm Beach (Qld) there were 5 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    5

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Palm Beach (Qld) there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Palm Beach (Qld)

    1 in 230

    In 2023 in Palm Beach (Qld) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 230

  • 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

  • Palm Beach (Qld)

    1 in 24

    In 2023 in Palm Beach (Qld) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • 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 Palm Beach (Qld) rank in crime?

Palm Beach (Qld) suburb is ranked 11/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Palm Beach (Qld) a safe suburb?

Palm Beach (Qld) suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Palm Beach (Qld)?

The top crime types in Palm Beach (Qld) are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Transport regulation offences.

What is the most reported crime in Palm Beach (Qld)?

403 Theft cases were reported in Palm Beach (Qld) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Palm Beach (Qld)?

Crime in Palm Beach (Qld) has increased by 10.62% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Palm Beach (Qld) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Palm Beach (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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