Crime & Safety Overview

Safety: People

5 / 10
0510

Safety: Property

6 / 10
0510

Overall Safety

6 / 10
0510

Bowen has Assault being the most commonly reported violent crime, and Theft the most commonly reported property crime. From 2023 to 2024, Violent crime rates have increased by 47.59%, and Property crime rates have increased by 38.02%.


As with any area, it is recommended to stay aware of your surroundings and take the usual safety precautions.

Violent Crime

Greater Crime Rate (Benchmark)

Crime

Calculated per 100,000 residents

Latest Rate

State

QLD

Antisocial Behaviour
93.4165.6
Assault
761.7707.8
Robbery
28.747.7
Homicide
7.22.2
Total891923.3

Violent Crime % Change

Crime Rate Decrease
Crime Rate Increase
Crime Rate % Change

Property Crime

Greater Crime Rate (Benchmark)

Crime

Calculated per 100,000 residents

Latest Rate

State

QLD

Trespassing
819.21,038.7
Theft
3,0905,124.3
Motor Vehicle Theft
273.1331.7
Property Damage
840.8691.8
Arson
64.729
Total5,087.87,215.5

Property Crime % Change

Crime Rate Decrease
Crime Rate Increase
Crime Rate % Change

Key Statistics

Violent Crime Ranked:

533 / 788


Property Crime Ranked:

430 / 822