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Crime rate in Scarborough (Qld), QLD, Australia, 4020

Suburb in Moreton Bay

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 9,178 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.48 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 284 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 30.94 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 23 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 160 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.51 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
17.43 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
56.66% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
60.23% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Scarborough (Qld) crime trends

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Scarborough (Qld) crime compared

Top crime types in Scarborough (Qld):


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Scarborough (Qld) there were 69 reported cases of Theft.

    69

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Scarborough (Qld) there were 51 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    51

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Scarborough (Qld) there were 46 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    46

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Scarborough (Qld) there were 26 reported cases of Property damage.

    26

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Scarborough (Qld) there were 22 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    22

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Scarborough (Qld) there were 16 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    16

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Scarborough (Qld) there were 14 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    14

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Scarborough (Qld) there were 13 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    13

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Scarborough (Qld) there were 10 reported cases of Deception.

    10

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Scarborough (Qld) there were 7 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    7

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Scarborough (Qld) there were 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Scarborough (Qld) there were 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Scarborough (Qld) there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Scarborough (Qld) there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Scarborough (Qld)

    1 in 399

    In 2023 in Scarborough (Qld) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 399

  • 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

  • Scarborough (Qld)

    1 in 57

    In 2023 in Scarborough (Qld) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 57

  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Scarborough (Qld) rank in crime?

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

Is Scarborough (Qld) a safe suburb?

Scarborough (Qld) suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Scarborough (Qld)?

The top crime types in Scarborough (Qld) are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Drug dealing and trafficking.

What is the most reported crime in Scarborough (Qld)?

69 Theft cases were reported in Scarborough (Qld) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Scarborough (Qld)?

Crime in Scarborough (Qld) has decreased by 20% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Scarborough (Qld) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Scarborough (Qld) 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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