According to Queensland Police Service (QPS), Lark Hill crime rate for the year ending June 2022 was 0 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 100% decrease from the previous year.

Lark Hill Crime Index

30

(100 is safest)

Safer than 30% of most Australia suburbs

Lark Hill Crime Map

Lark Hill crime map

Is Lark Hill Safe?

Lark Hill has very high safety metrics. Crime rates in Lark Hill are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. Lark Hill is safer than 30% of all Australian suburbs and than 100% of Queensland suburbs. However, weapons act offences is a common offence in Lark Hill.

Lark Hill Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Lark Hill 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 Lark Hill.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Lark Hill
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded in the year 2022 was 0, down 100% from 3 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Lark Hill is in the 100th percentile for safety, meaning 0% of Queensland suburbs are safer than Lark Hill and 100% of suburbs are more dangerous than Lark Hill.
  • Street safety to walk at night: fairly safe.
  • Common crime: weapons act 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.
  • The number of unlawful entry offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences (excl. Unlawful Entry) recorded in 2022 decreased 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 Lark Hill: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the Queensland Police Service (QPS) and found that crime rates in Lark Hill are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 30% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Lark Hill are higher than approximately 0% of other suburbs in Queensland. Consequently, the suburb has very high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 0 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in Queensland is at 1 in 16.

Discovering the full picture of Lark Hill’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Lark Hill. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Lark Hill crime rate for crimes against the person is 0 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the Queensland average rate is 1097. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Lark Hill was 0. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, robbery, and other offences against the person.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Lark Hill is 0, with a rate of 0 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in Queensland is 4773 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of arson, fraud, handling stolen goods, unlawful entry, unlawful use of motor vehicles, other theft, and other property damage.

Lark Hill Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person00
Property and deception offences00
Other offences00
Total00

Lark Hill 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 Lark Hill

1 in 90

In Queensland

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

Violent crimes against the person in Lark Hill vs QLD in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Lark Hill vs Queensland

Lark Hill population: 69

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 Lark Hill. Here is Somerset 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 Rape2628249555
Other Sexual Offences40477113393
Sexual Offences (Total)667595227147

Lark Hill 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 Lark Hill

1 in 20

In Queensland

Offences Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Lark Hill vs QLD

Against Property offences: Lark Hill vs Queensland, Australia

Lark Hill population: 69

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 Lark Hill vs Queensland

Other Offences: Lark Hill 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

Lark Hill Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Lark Hill vs Queensland

How many murders were in Lark Hill in 2022?

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

What’s the most common crime in Lark Hill?

According to the latest available data from Queensland Police Service (QPS), the most common type of crime in Lark Hill is weapons act offences.

What is the crime rate in Lark Hill?

The overall crime rate in Lark Hill, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 0 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 Lark Hill a safe place to live in?

Lark Hill is safer than 30% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. Compared to Queensland suburbs, Lark Hill is safer than 100% other suburbs in the state which are considered very high safety scores in Queensland.

Is Lark Hill safe at night?

According to Queensland Government Statistician’s Office, 33% of crimes in Lark Hill occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Lark Hill at night.

Total Crime Stats of Lark Hill

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 Entry20
Offences Against PropertyUnlawful Use of Motor Vehicle00
Offences Against PropertyHandling Stolen Goods00
Offences Against PropertyOther Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)10
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