According to Queensland Police Service (QPS), Gurulmundi crime rate for the year ending June 2022 was 5263 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 100% increase from the previous year.

Gurulmundi Crime Index

100

(100 is safest)

Safer than 100% of most Australia suburbs

Gurulmundi Crime Map

Gurulmundi crime map

Is Gurulmundi Safe?

Gurulmundi has moderate safety metrics. Crime rates in Gurulmundi are noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs. Gurulmundi is safer than 100% of all Australian suburbs and than 45% of Queensland suburbs. However, traffic and related offences is a common offence in Gurulmundi.

Gurulmundi Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Gurulmundi 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 Gurulmundi.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Gurulmundi
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded in the year 2022 was 1, up 100% from 0 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Gurulmundi is in the 45th percentile for safety, meaning 55% of Queensland suburbs are safer than Gurulmundi and 45% of suburbs are more dangerous than Gurulmundi.
  • Street safety to walk at night: very safe.
  • Common crime: traffic and related offences.
  • There were no 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.
  • 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 Gurulmundi: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the Queensland Police Service (QPS), Gurulmundi is ranked safer than 100% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Gurulmundi crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

In Queensland, only about 55% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Gurulmundi. As a result, Gurulmundi has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Gurulmundi, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 0 (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 Gurulmundi’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 Gurulmundi’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Gurulmundi’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 Gurulmundi is 0 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 Gurulmundi is 0. 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 Gurulmundi, is 0. This is equal to a rate of 0 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.

Gurulmundi Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person00
Property and deception offences00
Other offences15263
Total15263

Gurulmundi 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 Gurulmundi

1 in 90

In Queensland

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

Violent crimes against the person in Gurulmundi vs QLD in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Gurulmundi vs Queensland

Gurulmundi population: 19

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 Gurulmundi. Here is Western 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 Rape2228245555
Other Sexual Offences43477111393
Sexual Offences (Total)657595168147

Gurulmundi 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 Gurulmundi

1 in 20

In Queensland

Offences Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Gurulmundi vs QLD

Against Property offences: Gurulmundi vs Queensland, Australia

Gurulmundi population: 19

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 Gurulmundi vs Queensland

Other Offences: Gurulmundi 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 Offences1432535263839

Gurulmundi Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Gurulmundi vs Queensland

How many murders were in Gurulmundi in 2022?

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

What’s the most common crime in Gurulmundi?

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

What is the crime rate in Gurulmundi?

The overall crime rate in Gurulmundi, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5263 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 Gurulmundi a safe place to live in?

Gurulmundi 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, Gurulmundi is safer than 45% other suburbs in the state which are considered moderate safety scores in Queensland.

Is Gurulmundi safe at night?

According to Queensland Government Statistician’s Office, 0% of crimes in Gurulmundi occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s very safe to walk alone in Gurulmundi at night.

Total Crime Stats of Gurulmundi

Offence Divison Offence SubdivisonYear (2021)Year (2022)
Offences Against PropertyArson00
Offences Against the PersonAssault00
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 Offences01
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