Queanbeyan East Crime Index

26

(100 is safest)

Safer than 26% of most Australia suburbs

Queanbeyan East Crime Map

Queanbeyan East crime map

Queanbeyan East Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Queanbeyan East
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 301, up 9% from 277 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Queanbeyan East is in the 33rd percentile for safety, meaning 67% of NSW suburbs are safer than Queanbeyan East and 33% of suburbs are more dangerous than Queanbeyan East.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 33% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 62% (24 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 15% (20 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 36% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 18% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Queanbeyan East: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Queanbeyan East are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 26% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Queanbeyan East are higher than approximately 67% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has moderate scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 16 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Queanbeyan East’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Queanbeyan East. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Queanbeyan East Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1304 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Queanbeyan East was 1 in 76. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Queanbeyan East is 1 in 21, with a rate of 4457 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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 East Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person551304
Property and deception offences1884457
Drug offences20474
Public order and security offences8190
Justice procedures offences15356
Other offences15356
Total3017136

Queanbeyan East Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 76

In Queanbeyan East

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Queanbeyan East vs NSW

Queanbeyan East population: 4218

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2862864664770
Sexual offences41465095179
Robbery117602422
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2240910522501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault371
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences124
Domestic violence related assault11261
Non-domestic violence related assault17403

Queanbeyan East Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 21

In Queanbeyan East

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Queanbeyan East vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Queanbeyan East vs NSW, Australia

Queanbeyan East population: 4218

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft15518002836752204
Burglary/Break and Enter1524967356306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property1849136427602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft15356
Steal from motor vehicle561328
Steal from retail store10237
Break and enter dwelling9213
Break and enter non-dwelling6142

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Queanbeyan East vs NSW

Drug Offences: Queanbeyan East 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 possession153403235641667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs31116711366
Other drug offences258414772

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 East vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct31732171212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences514664119179.54

Queanbeyan East Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Queanbeyan East vs NSW

Queanbeyan East Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Queanbeyan East in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Queanbeyan East 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 East?

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 East is steal from motor vehicle.

What is the crime rate in Queanbeyan East?

The overall crime rate in Queanbeyan East, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7136 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 East a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Queanbeyan East total crime rate in 2021 was 7136. This means it’s 33% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Queanbeyan East has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Queanbeyan East safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Queanbeyan East

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 Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault811
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1317
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault23
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences252
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery531
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment1722
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft1115
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle3156
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store1110
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods13
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1211
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person01
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud5352
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences167
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling289
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling1116
Property and deception offencesArsonArson30
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2218
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis911
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs33
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis03
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences22
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass42
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences45
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences10
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences02
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences213
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order69
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions13
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer02
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures01

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