Queanbeyan Crime Index

10

(100 is safest)

Safer than 10% of most Australia suburbs

Queanbeyan Crime Map

Queanbeyan crime map

Queanbeyan Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Queanbeyan.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Queanbeyan
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 1305, down 4% from 1353 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Queanbeyan is in the 7th percentile for safety, meaning 93% of NSW suburbs are safer than Queanbeyan and 7% of suburbs are more dangerous than Queanbeyan.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 21% (26 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 30% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 17% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (108 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 40% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 13% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 28% (27 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Queanbeyan: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Queanbeyan is safer than only 10% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Queanbeyan’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.

How does Queanbeyan perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Queanbeyan is greater than that of roughly 93% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to low public safety scores.

As a resident of Queanbeyan, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 10 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Queanbeyan’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Queanbeyan. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Queanbeyan.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Queanbeyan is 2717 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 36 if you reside in Queanbeyan.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Queanbeyan are 1 in 14, with a rate of 6629 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis include theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

Queanbeyan Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1752717
Property and deception offences4276629
Drug offences1071661
Public order and security offences1041615
Justice procedures offences4036257
Other offences891382
Total130520261

Queanbeyan Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 36

In Queanbeyan

1 in 65

In NSW

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Queanbeyan vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Queanbeyan vs NSW

Queanbeyan population: 6441

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault96628641490770
Sexual offences2614650404179
Robbery317604722
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment4640910714501
Other offences against the person418836223

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Queanbeyan crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault13202
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences13202
Domestic violence related assault38590
Non-domestic violence related assault55854

Queanbeyan Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 14

In Queanbeyan

1 in 30

In NSW

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Queanbeyan vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Queanbeyan vs NSW, Australia

Queanbeyan population: 6441

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft31818002849372204
Burglary/Break and Enter3424967528306
Arson637609346
Malicious damage to property69491361071602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Queanbeyan crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft13202
Steal from motor vehicle58900
Steal from retail store851320
Break and enter dwelling24373
Break and enter non-dwelling10155

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Queanbeyan vs NSW

Drug Offences: Queanbeyan vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession9534032147541667
Drug dealing and trafficking26293317705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs31116471366
Other drug offences7584110972

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Queanbeyan vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct4717321730212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences5714664885179.54

Queanbeyan Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Queanbeyan vs NSW

Queanbeyan Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Queanbeyan in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Queanbeyan in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Queanbeyan?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Queanbeyan is breach bail conditions.

What is the crime rate in Queanbeyan?

The overall crime rate in Queanbeyan, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 20261 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Queanbeyan a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Queanbeyan total crime rate in 2021 was 20261. This means it’s 7% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Queanbeyan has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Queanbeyan safe at night?

42% of crimes in Queanbeyan occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Queanbeyan at night.

Total Crime Stats of Queanbeyan

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police63
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault4938
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault6755
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault1413
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences657
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery8313
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping10
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment6646
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person14
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft1513
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle7758
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store12885
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods2418
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling2924
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person33
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud8357
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences6760
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling2924
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling12110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson46
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property9669
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine24
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics12
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis5542
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines2225
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy12
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs1620
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis41
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines101
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis43
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences197
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass2828
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct1012
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language34
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent53
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences5257
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences1020
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences2869
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1432
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions256349
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear144
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer1116
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures52

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

  • NSW Police public site
  • NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney