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)
CrimeCalculated per 100,000 residents | Latest Rate | State QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Antisocial Behaviour | 93.4 | 165.6 |
| Assault | 761.7 | 707.8 |
| Robbery | 28.7 | 47.7 |
| Homicide | 7.2 | 2.2 |
| Total | 891 | 923.3 |
Violent Crime % Change
Crime Rate Decrease
Crime Rate Increase
Crime Rate % Change
Property Crime
Greater Crime Rate (Benchmark)
CrimeCalculated per 100,000 residents | Latest Rate | State QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Trespassing | 819.2 | 1,038.7 |
| Theft | 3,090 | 5,124.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 273.1 | 331.7 |
| Property Damage | 840.8 | 691.8 |
| Arson | 64.7 | 29 |
| Total | 5,087.8 | 7,215.5 |
Property Crime % Change
Crime Rate Decrease
Crime Rate Increase
Crime Rate % Change
Key Statistics
Violent Crime Ranked:
533 / 788
Property Crime Ranked:
430 / 822