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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)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 36,786 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 14.35 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 6,014 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 163.49 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 454 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 3,049 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.34 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
82.88 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
83.44% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
92.74% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Southport (Qld) crime trends

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Southport (Qld) crime compared

Top crime types in Southport (Qld):


  • Theft

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

    1,947

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    945

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    508

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    507

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    458

  • Assault and related offences

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

    414

  • Property damage

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

    392

  • Deception

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

    261

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

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

    197

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    112

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    108

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    84

  • Robbery

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

    40

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    24

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    11

  • Arson

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

    6


Crime Types explained

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

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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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