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Crime rate in South Toowoomba, QLD, Australia, 4350

Suburb in Toowoomba

Crime Rank: 28/100

(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 781 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 141.69 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 81 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 327 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
14.70 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
59.33 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
84.8% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
88.76% 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 2025 in South Toowoomba there were 154 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    154

  • Theft

    In 2025 in South Toowoomba there were 143 reported cases of Theft.

    143

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in South Toowoomba there were 78 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    78

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in South Toowoomba there were 75 reported cases of Property damage.

    75

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in South Toowoomba there were 74 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    74

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in South Toowoomba there were 72 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    72

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in South Toowoomba there were 69 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    69

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in South Toowoomba there were 31 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    31

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in South Toowoomba there were 22 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    22

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in South Toowoomba there were 22 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    22

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in South Toowoomba there were 17 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    17

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in South Toowoomba there were 8 reported cases of Robbery.

    8

  • Deception

    In 2025 in South Toowoomba there were 8 reported cases of Deception.

    8

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in South Toowoomba there were 5 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    5

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in South Toowoomba there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in South Toowoomba there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • South Toowoomba

    1 in 68

    In 2025 in South Toowoomba your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 68

  • 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

  • South Toowoomba

    1 in 17

    In 2025 in South Toowoomba your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 17

  • 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 South Toowoomba rank in crime?

South Toowoomba suburb is ranked 28/100 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 Drug dealing and trafficking, Theft, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in South Toowoomba?

154 Drug dealing and trafficking cases were reported in South Toowoomba in 2025.

Is crime increasing in South Toowoomba?

Crime in South Toowoomba has increased by 6.84% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in South Toowoomba in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in South Toowoomba 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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