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Crime rate in Runaway Bay, QLD, Australia, 4216

Suburb in Gold Coast

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    9,308

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    5.49 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    688

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    73.91

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    38

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

  • Property Crimes

    395

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    4.08

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    42.44

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    62.94%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    83.12%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Runaway Bay there were 276 cases of Theft.

    276

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Runaway Bay there were 86 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    86

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Runaway Bay there were 60 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    60

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Runaway Bay there were 54 cases of Deception.

    54

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Runaway Bay there were 51 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    51

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Runaway Bay there were 36 cases of Assault and related offences.

    36

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Runaway Bay there were 30 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    30

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Runaway Bay there were 28 cases of Property damage.

    28

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Runaway Bay there were 23 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    23

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Runaway Bay there were 17 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    17

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Runaway Bay there were 10 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    10

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Runaway Bay there were 8 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    8

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Runaway Bay there were 6 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Runaway Bay there were 2 cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Runaway Bay there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Runaway Bay

    1 in 245

    In 2023 in Runaway Bay your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 245

  • 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

  • Runaway Bay

    1 in 24

    In 2023 in Runaway Bay 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Runaway Bay rank in crime?

Runaway Bay suburb is ranked 12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Runaway Bay a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Runaway Bay?

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

What is the most reported crime in Runaway Bay?

276 Theft cases were reported in Runaway Bay in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Runaway Bay?

Crime in Runaway Bay has increased by 25.55% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Runaway Bay in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Runaway Bay 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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