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Crime rate in South Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 4101

Suburb in Brisbane

Crime Rank: 37/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 14,292 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.00 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,761 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 193.18 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 281 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,645 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
19.66 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
115.10 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
89.56% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
95.24% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year South Brisbane crime trends

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South Brisbane crime compared

Top crime types in South Brisbane:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in South Brisbane there were 1,073 reported cases of Theft.

    1,073

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in South Brisbane there were 323 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    323

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in South Brisbane there were 244 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    244

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in South Brisbane there were 240 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    240

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in South Brisbane there were 220 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    220

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in South Brisbane there were 180 reported cases of Property damage.

    180

  • Deception

    In 2024 in South Brisbane there were 113 reported cases of Deception.

    113

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in South Brisbane there were 71 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    71

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in South Brisbane there were 62 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    62

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in South Brisbane there were 61 reported cases of Robbery.

    61

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in South Brisbane there were 58 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    58

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in South Brisbane there were 44 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    44

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in South Brisbane there were 36 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    36

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in South Brisbane there were 21 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    21

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in South Brisbane there were 8 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2024 in South Brisbane there were 7 reported cases of Arson.

    7


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • South Brisbane

    1 in 51

    In 2024 in South Brisbane your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 51

  • 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

  • South Brisbane

    1 in 9

    In 2024 in South Brisbane your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 9

  • 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 South Brisbane rank in crime?

South Brisbane suburb is ranked 37/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is South Brisbane a safe suburb?

South Brisbane suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in South Brisbane?

The top crime types in South Brisbane are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Disorderly and offensive conduct.

What is the most reported crime in South Brisbane?

1,073 Theft cases were reported in South Brisbane in 2024.

Is crime increasing in South Brisbane?

Crime in South Brisbane has increased by 2.07% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in South Brisbane in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in South Brisbane 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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