According to Queensland Police Service (QPS), Gladfield crime rate for the year ending June 2022 was 18310 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 7% decrease from the previous year.

Gladfield Crime Index

47

(100 is safest)

Safer than 47% of most Australia suburbs

Gladfield Crime Map

Gladfield crime map

Is Gladfield Safe?

Gladfield has low safety metrics. Crime rates in Gladfield are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. Gladfield is safer than 47% of all Australian suburbs and than 10% of Queensland suburbs. However, traffic and related offences is a common offence in Gladfield.

Gladfield Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Gladfield 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 Gladfield.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Gladfield
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded in the year 2022 was 13, down 7% from 14 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Gladfield is in the 10th percentile for safety, meaning 90% of Queensland suburbs are safer than Gladfield and 10% of suburbs are more dangerous than Gladfield.
  • Street safety to walk at night: fairly safe.
  • Common crime: traffic and related offences.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 decreased 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.
  • 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.
  • There were no vandalism offences (other property damage) recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.

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Crime in Gladfield: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the Queensland Police Service (QPS), AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Gladfield is safer than only 47% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Gladfield’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

How does Gladfield perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in Queensland? The crime rate in Gladfield is greater than that of roughly 90% of other suburbs in Queensland, leading to low public safety scores.

As a resident of Gladfield, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 70 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the Queensland average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 16.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Gladfield’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Gladfield. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Gladfield.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Gladfield is 0 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1097. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, robbery and other offences against the person is 0 if you reside in Gladfield.

Our data reveal that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Gladfield are 1 in 70, with a rate of 1408 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the Queensland average is 4773 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis include arson, fraud, handling stolen goods, unlawful entry, unlawful use of motor vehicles, other theft, and other property damage.

Gladfield Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person00
Property and deception offences11408
Other offences1216901
Total1318310

Gladfield 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

0

In Gladfield

1 in 90

In Queensland

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

Violent crimes against the person in Gladfield vs QLD in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Gladfield vs Queensland

Gladfield population: 71

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
Assault0469400910

It’s important to note that the crime rates for sexual offences are not included in the previously mentioned data for Gladfield. Here is Southern Downs 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 Rape64282418155
Other Sexual Offences52477114293
Sexual Offences (Total)1167595323147

Gladfield 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 70

In Gladfield

1 in 20

In Queensland

Offences Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Gladfield vs QLD

Against Property offences: Gladfield vs Queensland, Australia

Gladfield population: 71

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)112320114082389
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 Gladfield vs Queensland

Other Offences: Gladfield 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 Offences5482177042935
Trespassing and Vagrancy056800110
Liquor (excl. Drunkenness)02350046
Weapons Act Offences062580121
Traffic and Related Offences6432538451839

Gladfield Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Gladfield vs Queensland

How many murders were in Gladfield in 2022?

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

What’s the most common crime in Gladfield?

According to the latest available data from Queensland Police Service (QPS), the most common type of crime in Gladfield is traffic and related offences.

What is the crime rate in Gladfield?

The overall crime rate in Gladfield, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 18310 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 Gladfield a safe place to live in?

Gladfield is safer than 47% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. Compared to Queensland suburbs, Gladfield is safer than 10% other suburbs in the state which are considered low safety scores in Queensland.

Is Gladfield safe at night?

According to Queensland Government Statistician’s Office, 28% of crimes in Gladfield occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Gladfield at night.

Total Crime Stats of Gladfield

Offence Divison Offence SubdivisonYear (2021)Year (2022)
Offences Against PropertyArson00
Offences Against the PersonAssault10
Offences Against the PersonRobbery00
Offences Against the PersonHomicide (Murder)00
Offences Against the PersonOther Homicide00
Offences Against the PersonOther Offences Against the Person10
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)01
Offences Against PropertyOther Property Damage00
Other OffencesDrug Offences25
Other OffencesGood Order Offences01
Other OffencesWeapons Act Offences10
Other OffencesStock Related Offences00
Other OffencesTraffic and Related Offences96
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