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Crime rate in South Toowoomba, QLD, Australia, 4350

Suburb in Toowoomba

Crime Rank: 24/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 5,512 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.70 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 731 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 132.62 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 65 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 278 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
11.79 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
50.44 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
84.57% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
85.73% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year South Toowoomba crime trends

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South Toowoomba crime compared

Top crime types in South Toowoomba:


  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in South Toowoomba there were 160 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    160

  • Theft

    In 2024 in South Toowoomba there were 126 reported cases of Theft.

    126

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in South Toowoomba there were 105 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    105

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in South Toowoomba there were 79 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    79

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in South Toowoomba there were 63 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    63

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in South Toowoomba there were 60 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    60

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in South Toowoomba there were 52 reported cases of Property damage.

    52

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in South Toowoomba there were 23 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    23

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in South Toowoomba there were 20 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    20

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in South Toowoomba there were 13 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    13

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in South Toowoomba there were 11 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    11

  • Deception

    In 2024 in South Toowoomba there were 10 reported cases of Deception.

    10

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in South Toowoomba there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in South Toowoomba there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2024 in South Toowoomba there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in South Toowoomba there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • South Toowoomba

    1 in 85

    In 2024 in South Toowoomba your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 85

  • 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 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • South Toowoomba

    1 in 20

    In 2024 in South Toowoomba your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • 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 27

    In 2024 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 South Toowoomba rank in crime?

South Toowoomba suburb is ranked 24/100 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 moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in South Toowoomba?

The top crime types in South Toowoomba are Drug dealing and trafficking, Theft, Transport regulation offences.

What is the most reported crime in South Toowoomba?

160 Drug dealing and trafficking cases were reported in South Toowoomba in 2024.

Is crime increasing in South Toowoomba?

Crime in South Toowoomba has decreased by 15.2% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in South Toowoomba in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in South Toowoomba in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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