According to Queensland Police Service (QPS), Gigoomgan crime rate for the year ending June 2022 was 2174 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 100% increase from the previous year.

Gigoomgan Crime Index

100

(100 is safest)

Safer than 100% of most Australia suburbs

Gigoomgan Crime Map

Gigoomgan crime map

Is Gigoomgan Safe?

Gigoomgan has high safety metrics. Crime rates in Gigoomgan are noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs. Gigoomgan is safer than 100% of all Australian suburbs and than 75% of Queensland suburbs. However, assault is a common offence in Gigoomgan.

Gigoomgan Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Gigoomgan 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 Gigoomgan.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Gigoomgan
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded in the year 2022 was 1, up 100% from 0 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Gigoomgan is in the 75th percentile for safety, meaning 25% of Queensland suburbs are safer than Gigoomgan and 75% of suburbs are more dangerous than Gigoomgan.
  • Street safety to walk at night: unsafe.
  • Common crime: assault.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • 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.
  • There were no theft offences (excl. Unlawful Entry) recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
  • 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.
  • There were no vandalism offences (other property damage) recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.

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Crime in Gigoomgan: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the Queensland Police Service (QPS) reveals that Gigoomgan’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 100% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 25% of Queensland suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Gigoomgan. Therefore, Gigoomgan’s public safety metrics are generally considered high.

How risky is that? Living in Gigoomgan comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 45 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 Gigoomgan’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 Gigoomgan.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Gigoomgan crime statistics shows that there are 2174 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 Gigoomgan are 1 in 45.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Gigoomgan, 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 0, equivalent to a rate of 0 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in Queensland is 4773.

Gigoomgan Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person12174
Property and deception offences00
Other offences00
Total12174

Gigoomgan 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 45

In Gigoomgan

1 in 90

In Queensland

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

Violent crimes against the person in Gigoomgan vs QLD in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Gigoomgan vs Queensland

Gigoomgan population: 46

Queensland population: 5156138

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsQLD Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)QLD Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Robbery02354046
Other offences against the person071560139
Homicide (Murder)04500.87
Other Homicide06601.3
Assault1469402174910

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

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsQLD Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)QLD Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Rape and Attempted Rape8728247355
Other Sexual Offences134477110993
Sexual Offences (Total)2217595182147

Gigoomgan 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

0

In Gigoomgan

1 in 20

In Queensland

Offences Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Gigoomgan vs QLD

Against Property offences: Gigoomgan vs Queensland, Australia

Gigoomgan population: 46

Queensland population: 5156138

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsQLD Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)QLD Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)012320102389
Unlawful Entry0467830907
Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle0180920351
Arson01252024
Handling Stolen Goods051530100
Fraud0143290278
Other Property Damage0373090724

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 in Gigoomgan vs Queensland

Other Offences: Gigoomgan vs Queensland

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

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsQLD Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)QLD Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Drug Offences0482170935
Trespassing and Vagrancy056800110
Liquor (excl. Drunkenness)02350046
Weapons Act Offences062580121
Traffic and Related Offences0432530839

Gigoomgan Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Gigoomgan vs Queensland

How many murders were in Gigoomgan in 2022?

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

What’s the most common crime in Gigoomgan?

According to the latest available data from Queensland Police Service (QPS), the most common type of crime in Gigoomgan is assault.

What is the crime rate in Gigoomgan?

The overall crime rate in Gigoomgan, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2174 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 Gigoomgan a safe place to live in?

Gigoomgan is safer than 100% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs. Compared to Queensland suburbs, Gigoomgan is safer than 75% other suburbs in the state which are considered high safety scores in Queensland.

Is Gigoomgan safe at night?

According to Queensland Government Statistician’s Office, 67% of crimes in Gigoomgan occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s unsafe to walk alone in Gigoomgan at night.

Total Crime Stats of Gigoomgan

Offence Divison Offence SubdivisonYear (2021)Year (2022)
Offences Against PropertyArson00
Offences Against the PersonAssault01
Offences Against the PersonRobbery00
Offences Against the PersonHomicide (Murder)00
Offences Against the PersonOther Homicide00
Offences Against the PersonOther Offences Against the Person00
Offences Against PropertyFraud00
Offences Against PropertyUnlawful Entry00
Offences Against PropertyUnlawful Use of Motor Vehicle00
Offences Against PropertyHandling Stolen Goods00
Offences Against PropertyOther Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)00
Offences Against PropertyOther Property Damage00
Other OffencesDrug Offences00
Other OffencesGood Order Offences00
Other OffencesWeapons Act Offences00
Other OffencesStock Related Offences00
Other OffencesTraffic and Related Offences00
Other OffencesTrespassing and Vagrancy00
Other OffencesProstitution Offences00
Other OffencesGaming Racing & Betting Offences00
Other OffencesLiquor (excl. Drunkenness)00
Other OffencesMiscellaneous Offences00

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)

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Brisbane

State

Queensland