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Crime rate in Purga, QLD, Australia, 4306

Suburb in Ipswich

Crime Rank: 14/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    561

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    56.60 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    70

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    124.78

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    3

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

  • Property Crimes

    47

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    5.35

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    83.78

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    67.41%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    92.91%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Purga there were 42 cases of Theft.

    42

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Purga there were 13 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    13

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Purga there were 3 cases of Assault and related offences.

    3

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Purga there were 3 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Purga there were 3 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Purga there were 2 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Purga there were 2 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Purga there were 1 cases of Deception.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Purga there were 1 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Purga

    1 in 187

    In 2023 in Purga your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 187

  • 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

  • Purga

    1 in 12

    In 2023 in Purga your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 12

  • 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 Purga rank in crime?

Purga suburb is ranked 14/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Purga a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Purga?

The top crime types in Purga are Theft, Transport regulation offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Purga?

42 Theft cases were reported in Purga in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Purga?

Crime in Purga has decreased by 17.65% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Purga in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Purga 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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