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Crime rate in Wakerley, QLD, Australia, 4154

Suburb in Brisbane

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    8,718

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    4.29 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    140

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    16.06

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    3

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

  • Property Crimes

    65

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    0.34

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    7.46

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    52.1%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    41.92%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Wakerley there were 30 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    30

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Wakerley there were 26 cases of Theft.

    26

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Wakerley there were 22 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    22

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Wakerley there were 19 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    19

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Wakerley there were 8 cases of Property damage.

    8

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Wakerley there were 8 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    8

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Wakerley there were 6 cases of Deception.

    6

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Wakerley there were 5 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    5

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Wakerley there were 4 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Wakerley there were 4 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    4

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Wakerley there were 3 cases of Assault and related offences.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Wakerley there were 2 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Wakerley there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Wakerley there were 1 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Wakerley there were 1 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Wakerley

    1 in 2906

    In 2023 in Wakerley your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 2906

  • 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

  • Wakerley

    1 in 134

    In 2023 in Wakerley your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 134

  • 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 Wakerley rank in crime?

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

Is Wakerley a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Wakerley?

The top crime types in Wakerley are Drug dealing and trafficking, Theft, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Wakerley?

30 Drug dealing and trafficking cases were reported in Wakerley in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Wakerley?

Crime in Wakerley has decreased by 9.68% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Wakerley in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Wakerley 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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