| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
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 |
6,803 | Total number of crimes in the suburb |
Crimes per 1000 people |
257.57 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
565 | Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
2,200 | Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
21.39 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
83.30 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
suburbs with less Violent Crimes |
90.22% | Number of suburbs with less violent crimes |
|
suburbs with less Property Crimes |
92.49% | Number of suburbs with less property crimes |
In 2025 in Surfers Paradise there were 1,595 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
1,595
In 2025 in Surfers Paradise there were 1,443 reported cases of Theft.
1,443
In 2025 in Surfers Paradise there were 1,440 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
1,440
In 2025 in Surfers Paradise there were 538 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
538
In 2025 in Surfers Paradise there were 322 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.
322
In 2025 in Surfers Paradise there were 319 reported cases of Property damage.
319
In 2025 in Surfers Paradise there were 314 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
314
In 2025 in Surfers Paradise there were 220 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
220
In 2025 in Surfers Paradise there were 141 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
141
In 2025 in Surfers Paradise there were 118 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.
118
In 2025 in Surfers Paradise there were 116 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
116
In 2025 in Surfers Paradise there were 113 reported cases of Deception.
113
In 2025 in Surfers Paradise there were 58 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
58
In 2025 in Surfers Paradise there were 33 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
33
In 2025 in Surfers Paradise there were 25 reported cases of Robbery.
25
In 2025 in Surfers Paradise there were 6 reported cases of Arson.
6
In 2025 in Surfers Paradise there were 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.
2
1 in 47
In 2025 in Surfers Paradise your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 47
1 in 120
In 2025 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 120
1 in 87
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87
1 in 12
In 2025 in Surfers Paradise your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 12
1 in 23
In 2025 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23
1 in 27
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27
Surfers Paradise suburb is ranked 39/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
Surfers Paradise suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.
The top crime types in Surfers Paradise are Drug dealing and trafficking, Theft, Disorderly and offensive conduct.
1,595 Drug dealing and trafficking cases were reported in Surfers Paradise in 2025.
Crime in Surfers Paradise has decreased by 5.98% from 2024 to 2025.
There were 2 Homicide and related offences cases in Surfers Paradise 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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