According to Queensland Police Service (QPS), Warwick crime rate for the year ending June 2022 was 12268 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 23% increase from the previous year.

Warwick Crime Index

33

(100 is safest)

Safer than 33% of most Australia suburbs

Warwick Crime Map

Warwick crime map

Is Warwick Safe?

Warwick has low safety metrics. Crime rates in Warwick are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. Warwick is safer than 33% of all Australian suburbs and than 17% of Queensland suburbs. However, other theft (excl. unlawful entry) is a common offence in Warwick.

Warwick Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Warwick 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 Warwick.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Warwick
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded in the year 2022 was 1509, up 23% from 1224 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Warwick is in the 17th percentile for safety, meaning 83% of Queensland suburbs are safer than Warwick and 17% of suburbs are more dangerous than Warwick.
  • Street safety to walk at night: fairly safe.
  • Common crime: other theft (excl. unlawful entry).
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 increased by 73% (68 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 68% (65 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences (excl. Unlawful Entry) recorded in 2022 increased by 50% (109 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2022 increased by 50% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of unlawful use of motor vehicles (car theft) recorded in 2022 increased by 73% (24 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (other property damage) recorded in 2022 increased by 14% (16 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Warwick: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the Queensland Police Service (QPS) and found that crime rates in Warwick are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 33% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Warwick are higher than approximately 83% of other suburbs in Queensland. Consequently, the suburb has low scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 12 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 Warwick’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 Warwick. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Warwick crime rate for crimes against the person is 1602 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the Queensland average rate is 1097. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Warwick was 1 in 61. 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 Warwick is 1 in 16, with a rate of 5821 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.

Warwick Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1971602
Property and deception offences7165821
Other offences5964846
Total150912268

Warwick 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 61

In Warwick

1 in 90

In Queensland

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

Violent crimes against the person in Warwick vs QLD in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Warwick vs Queensland

Warwick population: 12300

Queensland population: 5156138

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsQLD Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)QLD Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Robbery623544946
Other offences against the person307156244139
Homicide (Murder)04500.87
Other Homicide06601.3
Assault161469401309910

It’s important to note that the crime rates for sexual offences are not included in the previously mentioned data for Warwick. 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

Warwick 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 16

In Warwick

1 in 20

In Queensland

Offences Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Warwick vs QLD

Against Property offences: Warwick vs Queensland, Australia

Warwick population: 12300

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)32912320126752389
Unlawful Entry160467831301907
Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle5718092463351
Arson1112528924
Handling Stolen Goods5515341100
Fraud2714329220278
Other Property Damage127373091033724

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 Warwick vs Queensland

Other Offences: Warwick 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 Offences140482171138935
Trespassing and Vagrancy235680187110
Liquor (excl. Drunkenness)323502446
Weapons Act Offences336258268121
Traffic and Related Offences253432532057839

Warwick Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Warwick vs Queensland

How many murders were in Warwick in 2022?

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

What’s the most common crime in Warwick?

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

What is the crime rate in Warwick?

The overall crime rate in Warwick, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 12268 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 Warwick a safe place to live in?

Warwick is safer than 33% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. Compared to Queensland suburbs, Warwick is safer than 17% other suburbs in the state which are considered low safety scores in Queensland.

Is Warwick safe at night?

According to Queensland Government Statistician’s Office, 39% of crimes in Warwick occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Warwick at night.

Total Crime Stats of Warwick

Offence Divison Offence SubdivisonYear (2021)Year (2022)
Offences Against PropertyArson011
Offences Against the PersonAssault93161
Offences Against the PersonRobbery46
Offences Against the PersonHomicide (Murder)00
Offences Against the PersonOther Homicide00
Offences Against the PersonOther Offences Against the Person1630
Offences Against PropertyFraud2427
Offences Against PropertyUnlawful Entry95160
Offences Against PropertyUnlawful Use of Motor Vehicle3357
Offences Against PropertyHandling Stolen Goods75
Offences Against PropertyOther Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)220329
Offences Against PropertyOther Property Damage111127
Other OffencesDrug Offences219140
Other OffencesGood Order Offences130139
Other OffencesWeapons Act Offences1433
Other OffencesStock Related Offences01
Other OffencesTraffic and Related Offences232253
Other OffencesTrespassing and Vagrancy1623
Other OffencesProstitution Offences00
Other OffencesGaming Racing & Betting Offences00
Other OffencesLiquor (excl. Drunkenness)63
Other OffencesMiscellaneous Offences44

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