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Crime rate in Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia, 4217

Suburb in Gold Coast

Crime Rank: 37/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    26,412

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    5.80 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    6,839

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    258.94

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    498

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

  • Property Crimes

    2,256

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    18.86

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    85.42

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    91.04%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    94.2%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2022 in Surfers Paradise there were 1,635 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1,635

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2022 in Surfers Paradise there were 1,418 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1,418

  • Theft

    In 2022 in Surfers Paradise there were 1,401 cases of Theft.

    1,401

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2022 in Surfers Paradise there were 464 cases of Assault and related offences.

    464

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2022 in Surfers Paradise there were 368 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    368

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2022 in Surfers Paradise there were 353 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    353

  • Property damage

    In 2022 in Surfers Paradise there were 332 cases of Property damage.

    332

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2022 in Surfers Paradise there were 231 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    231

  • Deception

    In 2022 in Surfers Paradise there were 151 cases of Deception.

    151

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2022 in Surfers Paradise there were 147 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    147

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2022 in Surfers Paradise there were 116 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    116

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2022 in Surfers Paradise there were 93 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    93

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2022 in Surfers Paradise there were 60 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    60

  • Robbery

    In 2022 in Surfers Paradise there were 34 cases of Robbery.

    34

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2022 in Surfers Paradise there were 28 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    28

  • Arson

    In 2022 in Surfers Paradise there were 8 cases of Arson.

    8

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Surfers Paradise

    1 in 53

    In 2022 in Surfers Paradise your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 53

  • QLD

    1 in 151

    In 2022 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 151

  • Australia

    1 in 105

    In 2022 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 105

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Surfers Paradise

    1 in 12

    In 2022 in Surfers Paradise your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 12

  • QLD

    1 in 24

    In 2022 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • Australia

    1 in 31

    In 2022 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Surfers Paradise rank in crime?

Surfers Paradise suburb is ranked 37/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Surfers Paradise a safe suburb?

Surfers Paradise suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Surfers Paradise?

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

What is the most reported crime in Surfers Paradise?

1,635 Disorderly and offensive conduct cases were reported in Surfers Paradise in 2022.

Is crime increasing in Surfers Paradise?

Crime in Surfers Paradise has increased by 6.68% from 2021 to 2022.

How many murders were in Surfers Paradise in 2022?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Surfers Paradise in 2022.

The data is based on annual 2022 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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