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Crime rate in Point Vernon, QLD, Australia, 4655

Suburb in Fraser Coast

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 5,718 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4.85 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 273 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 47.74 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 16 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 178 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.80 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
31.13 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
56.24% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
75.46% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Point Vernon crime trends

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Point Vernon crime compared

Top crime types in Point Vernon:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Point Vernon there were 72 reported cases of Theft.

    72

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Point Vernon there were 69 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    69

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Point Vernon there were 38 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    38

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Point Vernon there were 18 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    18

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Point Vernon there were 17 reported cases of Property damage.

    17

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Point Vernon there were 16 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    16

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Point Vernon there were 15 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    15

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Point Vernon there were 10 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    10

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Point Vernon there were 4 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Point Vernon there were 4 reported cases of Deception.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Point Vernon there were 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Point Vernon there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Point Vernon there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in Point Vernon there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Point Vernon there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Point Vernon

    1 in 357

    In 2024 in Point Vernon your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 357

  • 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 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Point Vernon

    1 in 32

    In 2024 in Point Vernon your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 32

  • 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 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Point Vernon rank in crime?

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

Is Point Vernon a safe suburb?

Point Vernon suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Point Vernon?

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

What is the most reported crime in Point Vernon?

72 Theft cases were reported in Point Vernon in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Point Vernon?

Crime in Point Vernon has increased by 1.49% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Point Vernon in 2024?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Point Vernon in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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