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Crime rate in Torquay (Qld), QLD, Australia, 4655

Suburb in Fraser Coast

Crime Rank: 22/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    6,533

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    4.33 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    825

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    126.28

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    69

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

  • Property Crimes
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    434

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

  • Violent Crimes
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    10.56

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    66.43

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    80.64%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    90.39%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Torquay (Qld) there were 239 cases of Theft.

    239

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Torquay (Qld) there were 110 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    110

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Torquay (Qld) there were 109 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    109

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Torquay (Qld) there were 78 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    78

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Torquay (Qld) there were 63 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    63

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Torquay (Qld) there were 60 cases of Assault and related offences.

    60

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Torquay (Qld) there were 57 cases of Property damage.

    57

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Torquay (Qld) there were 27 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    27

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Torquay (Qld) there were 23 cases of Deception.

    23

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Torquay (Qld) there were 15 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    15

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Torquay (Qld) there were 12 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    12

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Torquay (Qld) there were 10 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    10

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Torquay (Qld) there were 10 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    10

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Torquay (Qld) there were 8 cases of Robbery.

    8

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Torquay (Qld) there were 2 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in Torquay (Qld) there were 1 cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Torquay (Qld) there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Torquay (Qld)

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Torquay (Qld) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

  • 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

  • Torquay (Qld)

    1 in 15

    In 2023 in Torquay (Qld) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 15

  • 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 Torquay (Qld) rank in crime?

Torquay (Qld) suburb is ranked 22/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Torquay (Qld) a safe suburb?

Torquay (Qld) suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

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

The top crime types in Torquay (Qld) are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Disorderly and offensive conduct.

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

239 Theft cases were reported in Torquay (Qld) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Torquay (Qld)?

Crime in Torquay (Qld) has increased by 1.6% from 2022 to 2023.

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

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Torquay (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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