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Crime rate in Varsity Lakes, QLD, Australia, 4227

Suburb in Gold Coast

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 16,493 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 5.91 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 694 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 42.08 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 64 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 431 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.88 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
26.13 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
64.86% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
70.84% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Varsity Lakes crime trends

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Varsity Lakes crime compared

Top crime types in Varsity Lakes:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Varsity Lakes there were 232 reported cases of Theft.

    232

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Varsity Lakes there were 82 reported cases of Property damage.

    82

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Varsity Lakes there were 72 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    72

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Varsity Lakes there were 72 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    72

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Varsity Lakes there were 60 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    60

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Varsity Lakes there were 42 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    42

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Varsity Lakes there were 34 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    34

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Varsity Lakes there were 28 reported cases of Deception.

    28

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Varsity Lakes there were 22 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    22

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Varsity Lakes there were 20 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    20

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Varsity Lakes there were 12 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    12

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Varsity Lakes there were 7 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    7

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Varsity Lakes there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Varsity Lakes there were 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Varsity Lakes there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Varsity Lakes

    1 in 258

    In 2024 in Varsity Lakes your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 258

  • QLD

    1 in 123

    In 2024 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 123

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Varsity Lakes

    1 in 38

    In 2024 in Varsity Lakes your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 38

  • QLD

    1 in 22

    In 2024 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Varsity Lakes rank in crime?

Varsity Lakes suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Varsity Lakes a safe suburb?

Varsity Lakes suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Varsity Lakes?

The top crime types in Varsity Lakes are Theft, Property damage, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Varsity Lakes?

232 Theft cases were reported in Varsity Lakes in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Varsity Lakes?

Crime in Varsity Lakes has decreased by 0.86% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Varsity Lakes in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Varsity Lakes in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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