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Crime rate in Wurtulla, QLD, Australia, 4575

Suburb in Sunshine Coast

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    6,254

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    3.44 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    266

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    42.53

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    20

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

  • Property Crimes

    147

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    3.20

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    23.50

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    59.51%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    68.65%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Wurtulla there were 80 cases of Theft.

    80

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Wurtulla there were 37 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    37

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Wurtulla there were 29 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    29

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Wurtulla there were 27 cases of Property damage.

    27

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Wurtulla there were 21 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    21

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Wurtulla there were 20 cases of Assault and related offences.

    20

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Wurtulla there were 19 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    19

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Wurtulla there were 9 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    9

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Wurtulla there were 8 cases of Deception.

    8

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Wurtulla there were 5 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    5

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Wurtulla there were 4 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Wurtulla there were 4 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Wurtulla there were 2 cases of Arson.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Wurtulla there were 1 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Wurtulla

    1 in 313

    In 2023 in Wurtulla your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 313

  • 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

  • Wurtulla

    1 in 43

    In 2023 in Wurtulla your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 43

  • 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 Wurtulla rank in crime?

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

Is Wurtulla a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Wurtulla?

The top crime types in Wurtulla are Theft, Transport regulation offences, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Wurtulla?

80 Theft cases were reported in Wurtulla in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Wurtulla?

Crime in Wurtulla has increased by 23.72% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Wurtulla in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Wurtulla 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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