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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)
  • Population

    16,493

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    5.91 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    700

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    42.44

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    58

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

  • Property Crimes

    479

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    3.52

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    29.04

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    60.8%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    74.3%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Varsity Lakes there were 249 cases of Theft.

    249

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Varsity Lakes there were 96 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    96

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Varsity Lakes there were 77 cases of Property damage.

    77

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Varsity Lakes there were 58 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    58

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Varsity Lakes there were 57 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    57

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Varsity Lakes there were 52 cases of Assault and related offences.

    52

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Varsity Lakes there were 42 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    42

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Varsity Lakes there were 17 cases of Deception.

    17

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Varsity Lakes there were 16 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    16

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Varsity Lakes there were 15 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    15

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Varsity Lakes there were 9 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    9

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Varsity Lakes there were 6 cases of Robbery.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Varsity Lakes there were 3 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Varsity Lakes there were 3 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Varsity Lakes

    1 in 284

    In 2023 in Varsity Lakes your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 284

  • 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

  • Varsity Lakes

    1 in 34

    In 2023 in Varsity Lakes your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 34

  • 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 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, Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Varsity Lakes?

249 Theft cases were reported in Varsity Lakes in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Varsity Lakes?

Crime in Varsity Lakes has increased by 7.69% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Varsity Lakes in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Varsity Lakes 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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