Anduramba, Queensland 4355 Crime Rate: Is it safe?

According to Queensland Police Service (QPS), Anduramba crime rate for the year ending June 2022 was 2299 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a zero change from the previous year.

Anduramba Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 56% of most Australia suburbs

Anduramba Crime Map

Is Anduramba Safe?

Anduramba has high safety metrics. Crime rates in Anduramba are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. Anduramba is safer than 56% of all Australian suburbs and than 73% of Queensland suburbs. However, other theft (excl. unlawful entry) is a common offence in Anduramba.

Anduramba Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Anduramba 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 Anduramba.

• There was no change in the number of criminal incidents recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.

• Anduramba is in the 73rd percentile for safety, meaning 27% of Queensland suburbs are safer than Anduramba and 73% of suburbs are more dangerous than Anduramba.

• Street safety to walk at night: very safe.

• Common crime: other theft (excl. unlawful entry).

• There was no change in the number of assault offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.

• There were no murder offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.

• There were no unlawful entry offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.

• The number of theft offences (excl. Unlawful Entry) recorded in 2022 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.

• There were no unlawful use of motor vehicle offences (car theft) recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.

• The number of vandalism offences (other property damage) recorded in 2022 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Anduramba: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the Queensland Police Service (QPS), Anduramba is ranked safer than 56% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Anduramba crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In Queensland, only about 27% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Anduramba. As a result, Anduramba has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Anduramba, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 42 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the Queensland average is 1 in 16.

Let’s take a closer look at Anduramba’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Anduramba’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Anduramba’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Anduramba is 1149 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the Queensland average rate is 1097. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person (violent crime) in Anduramba is 1 in 86. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, robbery, and other offences against the person.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime, if you live in Anduramba, is 1 in 86. This is equal to a rate of 1149 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 4773 per 100,000 residents for Queensland state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here include arson, fraud, handling stolen goods, unlawful entry, unlawful use of motor vehicles, other theft, and other property damage.

Anduramba Crime Rates by Offences Division

Anduramba 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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Anduramba vs Queensland

It’s important to note that the crime rates for sexual offences are not included in the previously mentioned data for Anduramba. Here is Toowoomba local government area (LGA) data for these offences that can be used as a benchmark for comparison.

Anduramba 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

Offences Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Against Property offences: Anduramba vs Queensland, Australia

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: Anduramba vs Queensland

Here is a breakdown of some of the other offences that we mentioned before.

Anduramba Crimes per Square KM

How many murders were in Anduramba in 2022?

According to Queensland Police Service (QPS), there were 0 murders in Anduramba in 2022. The number of other homicides (which includes attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughter) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Anduramba?

According to the latest available data from Queensland Police Service (QPS), the most common type of crime in Anduramba is other theft (excl. unlawful entry).

What is the crime rate in Anduramba?

The overall crime rate in Anduramba, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2299 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 Anduramba a safe place to live in?

Anduramba is safer than 56% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. Compared to Queensland suburbs, Anduramba is safer than 73% other suburbs in the state which are considered high safety scores in Queensland.

Is Anduramba safe at night?

According to Queensland Government Statistician’s Office, 17% of crimes in Anduramba occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s very safe to walk alone in Anduramba at night.

Total Crime Stats of Anduramba

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)