According to Queensland Police Service (QPS), Highfields crime rate for the year ending June 2022 was 3264 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 30% increase from the previous year.
Highfields Crime Index
97
(100 is safest)
Safer than 97% of most Australia cities
Highfields Crime Map
Is Highfields Safe?
Highfields has very high safety metrics. Crime rates in Highfields are noticeably lower than the average of Australian urban centers and localities. Highfields is safer than 97% of all Australian communities and than 76% of Queensland cities and towns. However, theft is a common offence in Highfields.
Highfields Crime Statistics at a Glance
Has Crime in Highfields increased or decreased in the past 5 years? The chart below shows the 60-month historical trend of the number of offences that occurred in Highfields.
- The number of criminal incidents recorded in the year 2022 was 335, up 30% from 258 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
- Highfields is in the 76th percentile for safety, meaning 24% of Queensland urban areas are safer than Highfields and 76% of urban areas are more dangerous than Highfields.
- Street safety to walk at night: moderate safety.
- Common crime: theft.
- Safest suburb in Highfields town: Kleinton suburb.
- Top areas to avoid in Highfields town (bad areas): Highfields (Qld) suburb.
- The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 increased by 47% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
- There were no murder offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
- The number of unlawful entry offences recorded in 2022 increased by 109% (24 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of theft offences (excl. Unlawful Entry) recorded in 2022 increased by 32% (25 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of robbery offences recorded in 2022 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of unlawful use of motor vehicles (car theft) recorded in 2022 increased by 57% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of vandalism offences (other property damage) recorded in 2022 decreased by 29% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
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Crime in Highfields: An In-Depth Analysis
AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the Queensland Police Service (QPS) reveals that Highfields’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average of Australian urban centers and localities, as it is ranked safer than only 97% of communities across the country, irrespective of population size.
Approximately 24% of Queensland cities and towns have a lower crime rate compared to Highfields town. Therefore, Highfields’s public safety metrics are very high.
How risky is that? Living in Highfields comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 46 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in Queensland stands at 1 in 16.
To better understand Highfields’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Highfields.
AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Highfields crime statistics shows that there are 263 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the Queensland average rate of 1097. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, robbery, and other offences against the person in Highfields town are 1 in 379.
Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Highfields, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including arson, fraud, handling stolen goods, unlawful entry, unlawful use of motor vehicles, other theft, and other property damage, are 1 in 53, equivalent to a rate of 1851 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in Queensland is 4773.
Highfields Crime Rates by Offences Division
Division | Number of Crimes | Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents) |
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Crimes against the person | 27 | 263 |
Property and deception offences | 190 | 1851 |
Other offences | 118 | 1150 |
Total | 335 | 3264 |
Highfields Crimes Against the Person (Violent Crimes)
These are violent crimes against people whether these are family violence or non-family violence. Basically, if someone does something to hurt or scare another person, it’s considered a crime against the person. This includes:
- Other Homicide: Other homicides are crimes that include attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughter. Attempted murder is when someone tries to kill another person but is unsuccessful. Murder conspiracy is when two or more people plan to kill someone. Manslaughter is when someone unintentionally causes the death of another person.
- Assault and related offences: There are different types of assault, like serious assault, which is when someone causes really serious injuries as a result of a physical attack, and assault on police, emergency services or other authorised officers, which is when someone attacks a cop or a paramedic or someone doing their job. There’s also common assault, which is like when someone threatens to punch you or makes you feel scared for your safety.
- Robbery: There are two types of robbery or mugging: aggravated and non-aggravated. Aggravated robbery is when someone uses a weapon like a knife or a firearm (armed robbery) or causes serious harm to the victim during the robbery, like hitting them with a bat or a gun. Non-aggravated robbery is when someone doesn’t use a weapon or cause serious harm during the robbery but still uses force or the threat of force to take something from the victim.
- Other offences against the person: These include going armed to cause fear, threatening violence, deprivation of liberty, stalking, and torture. Going Armed to Cause Fear is when someone carries a weapon with the intention of making others scared. Threatening Violence is when someone uses words or actions to scare or intimidate someone else. Deprivation of Liberty is when someone is held against their will, and Stalking is when someone repeatedly follows or harasses another person. Finally, Torture is when someone intentionally hurts someone else very badly, usually to make them suffer or to get information.
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person
1 in 379
In Highfields
1 in 90
In Queensland
Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes Against the Person: Highfields vs Queensland
Highfields population: 10262
Queensland population: 5156138
Crimes | Total Criminal Incidents | QLD Total Criminal Incidents | Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents) | QLD Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents) |
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Robbery | 1 | 2354 | 10 | 46 |
Other offences against the person | 4 | 7156 | 39 | 139 |
Homicide (Murder) | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0.87 |
Other Homicide | 0 | 66 | 0 | 1.3 |
Assault | 22 | 46940 | 391 | 910 |
It’s important to note that the crime rates for sexual offences are not included in the previously mentioned data for Highfields town. Here is Southern region data for these offences that can be used as a benchmark for comparison.
Crimes | Total Criminal Incidents | QLD Total Criminal Incidents | Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents) | QLD Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rape and Attempted Rape | 507 | 2824 | 79 | 55 |
Other Sexual Offences | 683 | 4771 | 107 | 93 |
Sexual Offences (Total) | 1190 | 7595 | 186 | 147 |
Highfields Offences Against Property
These are crimes related to stealing or damaging property or deceiving someone for personal gain. Property crimes include:
- Theft: It can be committed in various forms such as shoplifting, stealing from a person’s home, or taking a vehicle without permission. Other examples include stealing a bicycle, snatching a purse, or taking items from an unattended bag.
- Unlawful entry (burglary): Aggravated and non-aggravated burglaries are examples of burglary. Aggravated burglary involves the use of weapons, threats, or violence during the break-in, while non-aggravated burglary does not involve such factors.
- Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle: Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle is when someone uses/steals a car, a bicycle, or other vehicle without the owner’s permission or without legal authority.
- Arson: Arson is a criminal act of intentionally setting fire to a property, building, or forest (bushfire) without lawful or justifiable reason.
- Handling Stolen Goods: Handling Stolen Goods is a criminal offence that involves dealing with property that has been stolen. For instance, if someone buys a bike from a person they know stole it, they are committing the crime of Handling Stolen Goods. Similarly, if someone sells a stolen phone to someone else, they are also committing the crime. Even if someone receives a stolen item as a gift or in good faith, they can still be charged with the offence if they knew or ought to have known that the property was stolen.
- Fraud: Fraud is a type of criminal activity that involves deceiving or misleading someone for personal gain. Examples of fraud include things like pretending to be someone else to access their bank account, selling fake products or services, or making false insurance claims.
- Property damage: This refers to intentional or accidental harm caused to someone else’s property, such as vandalism, or graffiti.
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Offences Against Property
1 in 53
In Highfields
1 in 20
In Queensland
Offences Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Against Property offences: Highfields vs Queensland, Australia
Highfields population: 10262
Queensland population: 5156138
Crimes | Total Criminal Incidents | QLD Total Criminal Incidents | Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents) | QLD Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents) |
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Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry) | 102 | 123201 | 994 | 2389 |
Unlawful Entry | 46 | 46783 | 448 | 907 |
Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle | 11 | 18092 | 107 | 351 |
Arson | 0 | 1252 | 0 | 24 |
Handling Stolen Goods | 1 | 5153 | 10 | 100 |
Fraud | 13 | 14329 | 127 | 278 |
Other Property Damage | 17 | 37309 | 166 | 724 |
Other Offences
Other Offences is a group of crimes that covers many areas, including drugs, prostitution, gambling, and traffic. This includes drug crimes, prostitution, selling alcohol without permission, gambling and racing offences, breaking domestic violence protection orders, trespassing and vagrancy, weapon crimes, disorderly conduct, stock-related crimes, traffic violations, and other miscellaneous crimes.
Other Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Other Offences: Highfields vs Queensland
Here is a breakdown of some of the other offences that we mentioned before.
Crimes | Total Criminal Incidents | QLD Total Criminal Incidents | Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents) | QLD Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents) |
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Drug Offences | 48 | 48217 | 468 | 935 |
Trespassing and Vagrancy | 7 | 5680 | 68 | 110 |
Liquor (excl. Drunkenness) | 3 | 2350 | 29 | 46 |
Weapons Act Offences | 5 | 6258 | 49 | 121 |
Traffic and Related Offences | 37 | 43253 | 361 | 839 |
Highfields Crimes per Square KM
How many murders were in Highfields town in 2022?
According to Queensland Police Service (QPS), there were 0 murders in Highfields town in 2022. The number of other homicides (which includes attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughter) was 0.
What’s the most common crime in Highfields town?
According to the latest available data from Queensland Police Service (QPS), the most common type of crime in Highfields town is theft.
What is the crime rate in Highfields town?
The overall crime rate in Highfields town, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3264 in the year ending June 2022.
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 Highfields town a safe place to live in?
Highfields town is safer than 97% of cities and towns across Australia and the crime rates are noticeably lower than the average of Australian urban centers and localities. Compared to Queensland cities, Highfields town is safer than 76% other communities in the state which are considered very high safety scores in Queensland.
Is Highfields town safe at night?
According to Queensland Government Statistician’s Office, 46% of crimes in Highfields town occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Highfields town at night.
What suburb has the highest crime rate in Highfields town?
Highfields (Qld) is the suburb with the highest rate of reported criminal incidents in Highfields town with a rate of 3468 incidents per 100,000 population, according to QPS 2022 data. Highfields (Qld) suburb is safer than only 61% of Queensland suburbs.
What is the safest suburb in Highfields town?
Kleinton is the safest suburb in Highfields town with a rate of 1716 incidents per 100,000 population as per the QPS report. Kleinton suburb is safer than 80% of Queensland suburbs.
However, it’s important to note that low crime rates do not necessarily guarantee safety, and that crime can occur anywhere. Hence, it’s essential always to stay vigilant and take appropriate safety measures.
Highfields Crime Rate by Suburb
Highfields suburbs | Total crimes in 2021 | Total crime rate in 2021 | Total crimes in 2022 | Total crime rate in 2022 | |
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Kirwan | 2213 | 10649 | 2633 | 12670 | Yeppoon |
Redland Bay | 544 | 3196 | 651 | 3825 | Woodford |
Springfield Lakes | 456 | 2646 | 517 | 3000 | Weipa |
Coomera | 1724 | 8517 | 1848 | 9130 | Warwick |
Pacific Pines | 681 | 4095 | 695 | 4179 | Walkerston |
Caboolture | 3480 | 11801 | 4152 | 14080 | Townsville |
Surfers Paradise | 6445 | 24379 | 6842 | 25880 | Toowoomba |
Buderim | 556 | 1770 | 640 | 2037 | Sunshine Coast |
Morayfield | 2417 | 9698 | 2869 | 11511 | Rockhampton |
Eight Mile Plains | 694 | 4528 | 661 | 4313 | Nelly Bay |
Kallangur | 1590 | 7322 | 1457 | 6710 | Nambour |
Inala | 1660 | 10860 | 2027 | 13261 | Mulambin |
Albany Creek | 291 | 1776 | 354 | 2161 | Mount Morgan |
Maroochydore | 2760 | 13399 | 3129 | 15191 | Mount Isa |
Carindale | 917 | 5542 | 1114 | 6732 | Mooloolah |
Forest Lake | 872 | 3839 | 1051 | 4627 | Maryborough (Qld) |
Cleveland | 1101 | 6954 | 1337 | 8445 | Malanda |
Robina | 1744 | 6793 | 1796 | 6995 | Mackay |
The Gap | 302 | 1747 | 279 | 1614 | Landsborough |
Nerang | 1583 | 9296 | 1773 | 10412 | Laidley |
Thornlands | 297 | 1542 | 400 | 2077 | Kingaroy |
Palm Beach | 1001 | 6123 | 955 | 5842 | Kilcoy |
Capalaba | 1482 | 8237 | 1352 | 7515 | Jimboomba |
Burpengary | 949 | 5760 | 819 | 4971 | Jacobs Well |
Sunnybank Hills | 927 | 5130 | 975 | 5396 | Innisfail |
Deception Bay | 1845 | 9404 | 2142 | 10918 | Highfields |
Pimpama | 1372 | 5582 | 1663 | 6766 | Hervey Bay |
Narangba | 946 | 4532 | 957 | 4585 | Gympie |
Calamvale | 681 | 3780 | 713 | 3958 | Gordonvale |
Coorparoo | 652 | 3590 | 828 | 4558 | Flagstone |
Bracken Ridge | 707 | 4050 | 845 | 4841 | Emu Park |
Labrador | 1526 | 8173 | 1705 | 9131 | Charters Towers |
Varsity Lakes | 653 | 3956 | 700 | 4241 | Cedar Vale |
Ormeau | 792 | 4953 | 769 | 4810 | Cedar Grove |
Upper Coomera | 1495 | 5497 | 1189 | 4372 | Cairns |
Redbank Plains | 1955 | 8043 | 2165 | 8907 | Bundaberg |
Alexandra Hills | 698 | 4241 | 782 | 4752 | Boonah |
Helensvale | 1490 | 7870 | 1619 | 8551 | Beaudesert |
Note: This article doesn’t have detailed data for family violence, victims, female offenders, reoffending, sexual offences, stalking, and youth crime. For more information about these topics, check our resources page.
References
- Queensland Government Statistician’s Office
- Queensland Police Service (QPS)
Popular Suburbs in Highfields
Popular Urban Areas Near Highfields
Greater Capital City Statistical Area
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