According to Queensland Police Service (QPS), The Glen crime rate for the year ending June 2022 was 15625 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 38% decrease from the previous year.

The Glen Crime Index

19

(100 is safest)

Safer than 19% of most Australia suburbs

The Glen Crime Map

The Glen crime map

Is The Glen Safe?

The Glen has low safety metrics. Crime rates in The Glen are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. The Glen is safer than 19% of all Australian suburbs and than 13% of Queensland suburbs. However, traffic and related offences is a common offence in The Glen.

The Glen Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in The Glen 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 The Glen.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across The Glen
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded in the year 2022 was 5, down 38% from 8 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • The Glen is in the 13rd percentile for safety, meaning 87% of Queensland suburbs are safer than The Glen and 13% of suburbs are more dangerous than The Glen.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The number of vandalism offences (other property damage) recorded in 2022 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in The Glen: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the Queensland Police Service (QPS), AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that The Glen is safer than only 19% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that The Glen’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.

How does The Glen perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in Queensland? The crime rate in The Glen is greater than that of roughly 87% of other suburbs in Queensland, leading to low public safety scores.

As a resident of The Glen, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 0 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 The Glen’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 The Glen. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in The Glen.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in The Glen is 0 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 0 if you reside in The Glen.

Our data reveal that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in The Glen are 0, with a rate of 0 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.

The Glen Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person00
Property and deception offences00
Other offences515625
Total515625

The Glen 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 The Glen

1 in 90

In Queensland

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

Violent crimes against the person in The Glen vs QLD in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: The Glen vs Queensland

The Glen population: 32

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 The Glen. Here is Southern 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 Rape64282418155
Other Sexual Offences52477114293
Sexual Offences (Total)1167595323147

The Glen 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 The Glen

1 in 20

In Queensland

Offences Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in The Glen vs QLD

Against Property offences: The Glen vs Queensland, Australia

The Glen population: 32

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 The Glen vs Queensland

Other Offences: The Glen 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 Offences1482173125935
Trespassing and Vagrancy056800110
Liquor (excl. Drunkenness)02350046
Weapons Act Offences062580121
Traffic and Related Offences44325312500839

The Glen Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in The Glen vs Queensland

How many murders were in The Glen in 2022?

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

What’s the most common crime in The Glen?

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

What is the crime rate in The Glen?

The overall crime rate in The Glen, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 15625 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 The Glen a safe place to live in?

The Glen is safer than 19% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. Compared to Queensland suburbs, The Glen is safer than 13% other suburbs in the state which are considered low safety scores in Queensland.

Is The Glen safe at night?

According to Queensland Government Statistician’s Office, 15% of crimes in The Glen occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s very safe to walk alone in The Glen at night.

Total Crime Stats of The Glen

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)10
Offences Against PropertyOther Property Damage10
Other OffencesDrug Offences11
Other OffencesGood Order Offences00
Other OffencesWeapons Act Offences00
Other OffencesStock Related Offences00
Other OffencesTraffic and Related Offences54
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