Runaway Bay, Queensland 4216 Crime Rate: Is it safe?

According to Queensland Police Service (QPS), Runaway Bay crime rate for the year ending June 2022 was 6556 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 4% decrease from the previous year.

Runaway Bay Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 27% of most Australia suburbs

Runaway Bay Crime Map

Is Runaway Bay Safe?

Runaway Bay has moderate safety metrics. Crime rates in Runaway Bay are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. Runaway Bay is safer than 27% of all Australian suburbs and than 37% of Queensland suburbs. However, other theft (excl. unlawful entry) is a common offence in Runaway Bay.

Runaway Bay Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Runaway Bay 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 Runaway Bay.

• The number of criminal incidents recorded in the year 2022 was 613, down 4% from 638 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Runaway Bay is in the 37th percentile for safety, meaning 63% of Queensland suburbs are safer than Runaway Bay and 37% of suburbs are more dangerous than Runaway Bay.

• Street safety to walk at night: moderate safety.

• Common crime: other theft (excl. unlawful entry).

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 increased by 22% (9 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 decreased by 12% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences (excl. Unlawful Entry) recorded in 2022 decreased by 10% (28 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There was no change in the number of robbery offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.

• The number of unlawful use of motor vehicles (car theft) recorded in 2022 increased by 64% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (other property damage) recorded in 2022 decreased by 27% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Runaway Bay: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the Queensland Police Service (QPS), Runaway Bay is ranked safer than 27% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Runaway Bay crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

In Queensland, only about 63% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Runaway Bay. As a result, Runaway Bay has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Runaway Bay, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 17 (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 Runaway Bay’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 Runaway Bay’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Runaway Bay’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 Runaway Bay is 727 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 Runaway Bay is 1 in 137. 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 Runaway Bay, is 1 in 20. This is equal to a rate of 4663 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.

Runaway Bay Crime Rates by Offences Division

Runaway Bay 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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Runaway Bay vs Queensland

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

Runaway Bay 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

Offences Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Against Property offences: Runaway Bay vs Queensland, Australia

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: Runaway Bay vs Queensland

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

Runaway Bay Crimes per Square KM

How many murders were in Runaway Bay in 2022?

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

What’s the most common crime in Runaway Bay?

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

What is the crime rate in Runaway Bay?

The overall crime rate in Runaway Bay, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6556 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 Runaway Bay a safe place to live in?

Runaway Bay is safer than 27% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. Compared to Queensland suburbs, Runaway Bay is safer than 37% other suburbs in the state which are considered moderate safety scores in Queensland.

Is Runaway Bay safe at night?

According to Queensland Government Statistician’s Office, 43% of crimes in Runaway Bay occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Runaway Bay at night.

Total Crime Stats of Runaway Bay

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)