Crime & Safety Overview

Safety: People

9 / 10
0510

Safety: Property

9 / 10
0510

Overall Safety

9 / 10
0510

Craignish is generally considered a safer suburb compared to other suburbs in Hervey Bay. Crime rates are below the Greater Hervey Bay average, with Robbery being the most commonly reported violent crime, and Theft the most commonly reported property crime. From 2023 to 2024, Violent crime rates have decreased by 62.49%, and Property crime rates have decreased by 32.42%.


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

Violent Crime

Greater Hervey Bay Crime Rate (Benchmark)

Crime

Calculated per 100,000 residents

Latest Rate

Greater

Hervey Bay

Antisocial Behaviour
0126.3
Assault
41.7612.3
Robbery
83.557.3
Homicide
07.3
Total125.2803.2

Violent Crime % Change

Crime Rate Decrease
Crime Rate Increase
Crime Rate % Change

Property Crime

Greater Hervey Bay Crime Rate (Benchmark)

Crime

Calculated per 100,000 residents

Latest Rate

Greater

Hervey Bay

Trespassing
83.51,033.7
Theft
751.34,750
Motor Vehicle Theft
0286.3
Property Damage
125.2751.8
Arson
83.545.5
Total1,043.56,867.3

Property Crime % Change

Crime Rate Decrease
Crime Rate Increase
Crime Rate % Change

Key Statistics

Violent Crime Ranked:

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Property Crime Ranked:

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