Broadbeach crime statistics
2,519 recorded incidents in 2025
Total recorded criminal incidents fell 8.3% versus 2024 (2,746 incidents), across all 17 offence categories recorded since 2022.
≈ 371 incidents per 1,000 residents (2021 population 6,786).
2022
2,231
2023
2,453
2024
2,746
2025
2,519
Property offences
Unlawful entry (break-ins)
62
in 2025 · 5-yr avg 101
Motor vehicle theft
38
in 2025 · 5-yr avg 36
Other theft
456
in 2025 · 5-yr avg 472
Property damage
87
in 2025 · 5-yr avg 87
All offence categories
Recorded incidents in Broadbeach by BOCSAR offence category.
| Offence category | 2025 | 2024 | 5-yr avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Offences | 1,037 | 858 | 747 |
| Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry) | 456 | 559 | 472 |
| Good Order Offences | 227 | 286 | 281 |
| Traffic and Related Offences | 133 | 147 | 161 |
| Miscellaneous Offences | 112 | 175 | 170 |
| Assault | 92 | 128 | 115 |
| Handling Stolen Goods | 85 | 83 | 74 |
| Other Property Damage | 85 | 82 | 86 |
| Weapons Act Offences | 82 | 102 | 77 |
| Unlawful Entry | 62 | 107 | 101 |
| Fraud | 43 | 56 | 65 |
| Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle | 38 | 39 | 36 |
| Trespassing and Vagrancy | 27 | 11 | 23 |
| Other Offences Against the Person |