Carrara, Queensland 4211 Crime Rate: Is it safe?

According to Queensland Police Service (QPS), Carrara crime rate for the year ending June 2022 was 7326 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 43% increase from the previous year.

Carrara Crime Index

41

(100 is safest)

Safer than 41% of most Australia suburbs

Carrara Crime Map

Is Carrara Safe?

Carrara has moderate safety metrics. Crime rates in Carrara are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. Carrara is safer than 41% of all Australian suburbs and than 32% of Queensland suburbs. However, other theft (excl. unlawful entry) is a common offence in Carrara.

Carrara Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Carrara 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 Carrara.

• The number of criminal incidents recorded in the year 2022 was 963, up 43% from 673 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Carrara is in the 32nd percentile for safety, meaning 68% of Queensland suburbs are safer than Carrara and 32% of suburbs are more dangerous than Carrara.

• Street safety to walk at night: moderate safety.

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

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 30% (20 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 39% (21 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences (excl. Unlawful Entry) recorded in 2022 increased by 33% (99 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of robbery offences recorded in 2022 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There was no change in the number of 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 increased by 35% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Carrara: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the Queensland Police Service (QPS) reveals that Carrara’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 41% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 68% of Queensland suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Carrara. Therefore, Carrara’s public safety metrics are generally considered moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Carrara comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 18 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 Carrara’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 Carrara.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Carrara crime statistics shows that there are 487 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 Carrara are 1 in 204.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Carrara, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including arson, fraud, handling stolen goods, unlawful entry, unlawful use of motor vehicle, other theft, and other property damage, are 1 in 21, equivalent to a rate of 4549 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in Queensland is 4773.

Carrara Crime Rates by Offences Division

Carrara 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: Carrara vs Queensland

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

Carrara 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: Carrara 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: Carrara vs Queensland

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

Carrara Crimes per Square KM

How many murders were in Carrara in 2022?

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

What’s the most common crime in Carrara?

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

What is the crime rate in Carrara?

The overall crime rate in Carrara, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7326 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 Carrara a safe place to live in?

Carrara is safer than 41% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. Compared to Queensland suburbs, Carrara is safer than 32% other suburbs in the state which are considered moderate safety scores in Queensland.

Is Carrara safe at night?

According to Queensland Government Statistician’s Office, 51% of crimes in Carrara occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Carrara at night.

Total Crime Stats of Carrara

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)