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Crime rate in South Toowoomba, QLD, Australia, 4350

Suburb in Toowoomba

Crime Rank: 30/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    5,512

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    3.70 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    862

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    156.39

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    94

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

  • Property Crimes

    355

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    17.05

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    64.40

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    88.54%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    90.01%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in South Toowoomba there were 198 cases of Theft.

    198

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in South Toowoomba there were 145 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    145

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in South Toowoomba there were 112 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    112

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in South Toowoomba there were 91 cases of Assault and related offences.

    91

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in South Toowoomba there were 81 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    81

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in South Toowoomba there were 79 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    79

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in South Toowoomba there were 61 cases of Property damage.

    61

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in South Toowoomba there were 26 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    26

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in South Toowoomba there were 19 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    19

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in South Toowoomba there were 13 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    13

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in South Toowoomba there were 13 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    13

  • Deception

    In 2023 in South Toowoomba there were 12 cases of Deception.

    12

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in South Toowoomba there were 5 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2023 in South Toowoomba there were 4 cases of Arson.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in South Toowoomba there were 3 cases of Robbery.

    3

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • South Toowoomba

    1 in 59

    In 2023 in South Toowoomba your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 59

  • 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

  • South Toowoomba

    1 in 16

    In 2023 in South Toowoomba your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 16

  • 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 South Toowoomba rank in crime?

South Toowoomba suburb is ranked 30/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is South Toowoomba a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in South Toowoomba?

The top crime types in South Toowoomba are Theft, Drug dealing and trafficking, Disorderly and offensive conduct.

What is the most reported crime in South Toowoomba?

198 Theft cases were reported in South Toowoomba in 2023.

Is crime increasing in South Toowoomba?

Crime in South Toowoomba has increased by 21.24% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in South Toowoomba in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in South Toowoomba 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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