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Crime rate in Southport (Qld), QLD, Australia, 4215

Suburb in Gold Coast

Crime Rank: 28/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    36,786

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    14.35 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    6,014

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    163.49

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    454

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

  • Property Crimes
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    3,049

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    12.34

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    82.88

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    83.44%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    92.74%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Southport (Qld) there were 1,947 cases of Theft.

    1,947

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Southport (Qld) there were 945 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    945

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Southport (Qld) there were 508 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    508

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Southport (Qld) there were 507 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    507

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Southport (Qld) there were 458 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    458

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Southport (Qld) there were 414 cases of Assault and related offences.

    414

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Southport (Qld) there were 392 cases of Property damage.

    392

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Southport (Qld) there were 261 cases of Deception.

    261

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Southport (Qld) there were 197 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    197

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Southport (Qld) there were 112 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    112

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Southport (Qld) there were 108 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    108

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Southport (Qld) there were 84 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    84

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Southport (Qld) there were 40 cases of Robbery.

    40

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Southport (Qld) there were 24 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    24

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Southport (Qld) there were 11 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    11

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Southport (Qld) there were 6 cases of Arson.

    6

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Southport (Qld)

    1 in 81

    In 2023 in Southport (Qld) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 81

  • 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

  • Southport (Qld)

    1 in 12

    In 2023 in Southport (Qld) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 12

  • 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 Southport (Qld) rank in crime?

Southport (Qld) suburb is ranked 28/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Southport (Qld) a safe suburb?

Southport (Qld) suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

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

The top crime types in Southport (Qld) are Theft, Drug dealing and trafficking, Disorderly and offensive conduct.

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

1,947 Theft cases were reported in Southport (Qld) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Southport (Qld)?

Crime in Southport (Qld) has increased by 7.53% from 2022 to 2023.

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

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Southport (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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