According to Queensland Police Service (QPS), Palm Beach crime rate for the year ending June 2022 was 5842 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 5% decrease from the previous year.

Palm Beach Crime Index

31

(100 is safest)

Safer than 31% of most Australia suburbs

Palm Beach Crime Map

Palm Beach crime map

Is Palm Beach Safe?

Palm Beach has moderate safety metrics. Crime rates in Palm Beach are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. Palm Beach is safer than 31% of all Australian suburbs and than 41% of Queensland suburbs. However, other theft (excl. unlawful entry) is a common offence in Palm Beach.

Palm Beach Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Palm Beach
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded in the year 2022 was 955, down 5% from 1001 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Palm Beach is in the 41st percentile for safety, meaning 59% of Queensland suburbs are safer than Palm Beach and 41% of suburbs are more dangerous than Palm Beach.
  • 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 14% (12 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 5% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences (excl. Unlawful Entry) recorded in 2022 decreased by 6% (18 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 57% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of unlawful use of motor vehicles (car theft) recorded in 2022 decreased by 12% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (other property damage) recorded in 2022 decreased by 27% (32 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Palm Beach: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the Queensland Police Service (QPS) and found that crime rates in Palm Beach are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 31% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Palm Beach are higher than approximately 59% of other suburbs in Queensland. Consequently, the suburb has moderate scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 20 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 Palm Beach’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 Palm Beach. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Palm Beach crime rate for crimes against the person is 569 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the Queensland average rate is 1097. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Palm Beach was 1 in 175. 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 Palm Beach is 1 in 23, with a rate of 4099 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.

Palm Beach Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person93569
Property and deception offences6704099
Other offences1921175
Total9555842

Palm Beach 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 175

In Palm Beach

1 in 90

In Queensland

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

Violent crimes against the person in Palm Beach vs QLD in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Palm Beach vs Queensland

Palm Beach population: 16347

Queensland population: 5156138

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsQLD Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)QLD Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Robbery323541846
Other offences against the person177156104139
Homicide (Murder)04500.87
Other Homicide06601.3
Assault7346940447910

It’s important to note that the crime rates for sexual offences are not included in the previously mentioned data for Palm Beach. Here is Gold 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 Rape32428244455
Other Sexual Offences50447716993
Sexual Offences (Total)8287595113147

Palm Beach 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 23

In Palm Beach

1 in 20

In Queensland

Offences Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Palm Beach vs QLD

Against Property offences: Palm Beach vs Queensland, Australia

Palm Beach population: 16347

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)30212320118472389
Unlawful Entry14646783893907
Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle8118092496351
Arson312521824
Handling Stolen Goods9515355100
Fraud4114329251278
Other Property Damage8837309538724

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 Palm Beach vs Queensland

Other Offences: Palm Beach 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 Offences7548217459935
Trespassing and Vagrancy3568018110
Liquor (excl. Drunkenness)423502446
Weapons Act Offences12625873121
Traffic and Related Offences6943253422839

Palm Beach Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Palm Beach vs Queensland

How many murders were in Palm Beach in 2022?

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

What’s the most common crime in Palm Beach?

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

What is the crime rate in Palm Beach?

The overall crime rate in Palm Beach, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5842 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 Palm Beach a safe place to live in?

Palm Beach is safer than 31% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. Compared to Queensland suburbs, Palm Beach is safer than 41% other suburbs in the state which are considered moderate safety scores in Queensland.

Is Palm Beach safe at night?

According to Queensland Government Statistician’s Office, 56% of crimes in Palm Beach occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Palm Beach at night.

Total Crime Stats of Palm Beach

Offence Divison Offence SubdivisonYear (2021)Year (2022)
Offences Against PropertyArson13
Offences Against the PersonAssault8573
Offences Against the PersonRobbery73
Offences Against the PersonHomicide (Murder)00
Offences Against the PersonOther Homicide00
Offences Against the PersonOther Offences Against the Person1517
Offences Against PropertyFraud4741
Offences Against PropertyUnlawful Entry139146
Offences Against PropertyUnlawful Use of Motor Vehicle9281
Offences Against PropertyHandling Stolen Goods159
Offences Against PropertyOther Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)320302
Offences Against PropertyOther Property Damage12088
Other OffencesDrug Offences5675
Other OffencesGood Order Offences3627
Other OffencesWeapons Act Offences1212
Other OffencesStock Related Offences00
Other OffencesTraffic and Related Offences4669
Other OffencesTrespassing and Vagrancy83
Other OffencesProstitution Offences00
Other OffencesGaming Racing & Betting Offences00
Other OffencesLiquor (excl. Drunkenness)04
Other OffencesMiscellaneous Offences22

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