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Crime rate in Petrie, QLD, Australia, 4502

Suburb in Moreton Bay

Crime Rank: 13/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    8,722

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    6.60 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    744

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    85.30

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    47

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

  • Property Crimes

    278

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    5.39

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    31.87

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    67.57%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    76.57%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Petrie there were 152 cases of Theft.

    152

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Petrie there were 149 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    149

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Petrie there were 105 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    105

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Petrie there were 75 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    75

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Petrie there were 50 cases of Property damage.

    50

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Petrie there were 50 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    50

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Petrie there were 42 cases of Assault and related offences.

    42

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Petrie there were 33 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    33

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Petrie there were 22 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    22

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Petrie there were 20 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    20

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Petrie there were 16 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    16

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Petrie there were 13 cases of Deception.

    13

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Petrie there were 7 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    7

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Petrie there were 5 cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Petrie there were 4 cases of Arson.

    4

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Petrie there were 1 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Petrie

    1 in 186

    In 2023 in Petrie your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 186

  • 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

  • Petrie

    1 in 31

    In 2023 in Petrie your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • 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 Petrie rank in crime?

Petrie suburb is ranked 13/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Petrie a safe suburb?

Petrie suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Petrie?

The top crime types in Petrie are Theft, Drug dealing and trafficking, Disorderly and offensive conduct.

What is the most reported crime in Petrie?

152 Theft cases were reported in Petrie in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Petrie?

Crime in Petrie has increased by 58.64% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Petrie in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Petrie 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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