According to Queensland Police Service (QPS), Stafford Heights crime rate for the year ending June 2022 was 4122 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 25% increase from the previous year.

Stafford Heights Crime Index

70

(100 is safest)

Safer than 70% of most Australia suburbs

Stafford Heights Crime Map

Stafford Heights crime map

Is Stafford Heights Safe?

Stafford Heights has high safety metrics. Crime rates in Stafford Heights are below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia. Stafford Heights is safer than 70% of all Australian suburbs and than 55% of Queensland suburbs. However, other theft (excl. unlawful entry) is a common offence in Stafford Heights.

Stafford Heights Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Stafford Heights 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 Stafford Heights.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Stafford Heights
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded in the year 2022 was 288, up 25% from 230 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Stafford Heights is in the 55th percentile for safety, meaning 45% of Queensland suburbs are safer than Stafford Heights and 55% of suburbs are more dangerous than Stafford Heights.
  • 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 38% (6 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 87% (27 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences (excl. Unlawful Entry) recorded in 2022 increased by 37% (29 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2022 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of unlawful use of motor vehicles (car theft) recorded in 2022 increased by 50% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (other property damage) recorded in 2022 increased by 21% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Stafford Heights: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the Queensland Police Service (QPS), AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Stafford Heights is safer than only 70% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Stafford Heights’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

How does Stafford Heights perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in Queensland? The crime rate in Stafford Heights is greater than that of roughly 45% of other suburbs in Queensland, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Stafford Heights, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 27 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 Stafford Heights’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 Stafford Heights. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Stafford Heights.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Stafford Heights is 329 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 1 in 303 if you reside in Stafford Heights.

Our data reveal that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Stafford Heights are 1 in 30, with a rate of 3206 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.

Stafford Heights Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person23329
Property and deception offences2243206
Other offences41587
Total2884122

Stafford Heights 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 303

In Stafford Heights

1 in 90

In Queensland

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

Violent crimes against the person in Stafford Heights vs QLD in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Stafford Heights vs Queensland

Stafford Heights population: 6987

Queensland population: 5156138

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsQLD Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)QLD Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Robbery123541446
Other offences against the person071560139
Homicide (Murder)04500.87
Other Homicide06601.3
Assault2246940315910

It’s important to note that the crime rates for sexual offences are not included in the previously mentioned data for Stafford Heights. Here is Brisbane 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 Rape65128244555
Other Sexual Offences86947716193
Sexual Offences (Total)15207595106147

Stafford Heights 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 30

In Stafford Heights

1 in 20

In Queensland

Offences Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Stafford Heights vs QLD

Against Property offences: Stafford Heights vs Queensland, Australia

Stafford Heights population: 6987

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)10812320115462389
Unlawful Entry5846783830907
Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle1818092258351
Arson01252024
Handling Stolen Goods6515386100
Fraud1114329157278
Other Property Damage2337309329724

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 Stafford Heights vs Queensland

Other Offences: Stafford Heights 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 Offences2348217329935
Trespassing and Vagrancy3568043110
Liquor (excl. Drunkenness)02350046
Weapons Act Offences2625829121
Traffic and Related Offences64325386839

Stafford Heights Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Stafford Heights vs Queensland

How many murders were in Stafford Heights in 2022?

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

What’s the most common crime in Stafford Heights?

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

What is the crime rate in Stafford Heights?

The overall crime rate in Stafford Heights, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4122 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 Stafford Heights a safe place to live in?

Stafford Heights is safer than 70% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia. Compared to Queensland suburbs, Stafford Heights is safer than 55% other suburbs in the state which are considered high safety scores in Queensland.

Is Stafford Heights safe at night?

According to Queensland Government Statistician’s Office, 48% of crimes in Stafford Heights occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Stafford Heights at night.

Total Crime Stats of Stafford Heights

Offence Divison Offence SubdivisonYear (2021)Year (2022)
Offences Against PropertyArson00
Offences Against the PersonAssault1622
Offences Against the PersonRobbery01
Offences Against the PersonHomicide (Murder)00
Offences Against the PersonOther Homicide00
Offences Against the PersonOther Offences Against the Person20
Offences Against PropertyFraud1311
Offences Against PropertyUnlawful Entry3158
Offences Against PropertyUnlawful Use of Motor Vehicle1218
Offences Against PropertyHandling Stolen Goods36
Offences Against PropertyOther Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)79108
Offences Against PropertyOther Property Damage1923
Other OffencesDrug Offences3223
Other OffencesGood Order Offences136
Other OffencesWeapons Act Offences12
Other OffencesStock Related Offences00
Other OffencesTraffic and Related Offences76
Other OffencesTrespassing and Vagrancy13
Other OffencesProstitution Offences00
Other OffencesGaming Racing & Betting Offences00
Other OffencesLiquor (excl. Drunkenness)00
Other OffencesMiscellaneous Offences11

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