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Crime rate in Peregian Springs, QLD, Australia, 4573

Suburb in Sunshine Coast

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    9,532

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    5.41 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    210

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    22.03

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    18

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

  • Property Crimes
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    114

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    1.89

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    11.96

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    54.62%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    50.64%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Peregian Springs crime trends

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Peregian Springs crime compared

Top crime types in Peregian Springs:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Peregian Springs there were 51 reported cases of Theft.

    51

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Peregian Springs there were 23 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    23

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Peregian Springs there were 22 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    22

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Peregian Springs there were 21 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    21

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Peregian Springs there were 18 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    18

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Peregian Springs there were 18 reported cases of Property damage.

    18

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Peregian Springs there were 18 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    18

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Peregian Springs there were 15 reported cases of Deception.

    15

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Peregian Springs there were 7 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    7

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Peregian Springs there were 6 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    6

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Peregian Springs there were 6 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Peregian Springs there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Peregian Springs there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Peregian Springs there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Peregian Springs

    1 in 530

    In 2023 in Peregian Springs your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 530

  • 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

  • Peregian Springs

    1 in 84

    In 2023 in Peregian Springs your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 84

  • 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 Peregian Springs rank in crime?

Peregian Springs suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Peregian Springs a safe suburb?

Peregian Springs suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Peregian Springs?

The top crime types in Peregian Springs are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Drug dealing and trafficking.

What is the most reported crime in Peregian Springs?

51 Theft cases were reported in Peregian Springs in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Peregian Springs?

Crime in Peregian Springs has increased by 68% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Peregian Springs in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Peregian Springs 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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