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Crime rate in Sandy Ridges, QLD, Australia, 4615

Suburb in South Burnett

Crime Rank: 20/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 111 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 68.62 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 15 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 135.14 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 5 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.01 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
45.05 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
75.43% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
84.09% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Sandy Ridges crime trends

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Sandy Ridges crime compared

Top crime types in Sandy Ridges:


  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Sandy Ridges there were 5 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    5

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Sandy Ridges there were 3 reported cases of Theft.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Sandy Ridges there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Sandy Ridges there were 1 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Sandy Ridges there were 1 reported cases of Property damage.

    1

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Sandy Ridges there were 1 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Sandy Ridges there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Sandy Ridges

    1 in 111

    In 2025 in Sandy Ridges your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 111

  • QLD

    1 in 120

    In 2025 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 120

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Sandy Ridges

    1 in 22

    In 2025 in Sandy Ridges your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • QLD

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Sandy Ridges rank in crime?

Sandy Ridges suburb is ranked 20/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Sandy Ridges a safe suburb?

Sandy Ridges suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Sandy Ridges?

The top crime types in Sandy Ridges are Weapons and explosives offences, Theft, Drug dealing and trafficking.

What is the most reported crime in Sandy Ridges?

5 Weapons and explosives offences cases were reported in Sandy Ridges in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Sandy Ridges?

Crime in Sandy Ridges has increased by 150% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Sandy Ridges in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Sandy Ridges in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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