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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)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,533 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4.33 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 825 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 126.28 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 69 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 434 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.56 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
66.43 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
80.64% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
90.39% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Torquay (Qld) crime trends

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Torquay (Qld) crime compared

Top crime types in Torquay (Qld):


  • Theft

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

    239

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    110

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    109

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    78

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    63

  • Assault and related offences

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

    60

  • Property damage

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

    57

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

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

    27

  • Deception

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

    23

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    15

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    12

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    10

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    10

  • Robbery

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

    8

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

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

    1

  • Arson

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

    1


Crime Types explained

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

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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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