Crime in Burdekin
Reported offences in the Burdekin council area, from Queensland Police data. Showing the 12 months to May 2026 and the monthly trend since 2001.
2,142
offences (last 12 mo)
12,262
per 100k residents
#16
of QLD councils
Monthly offences over time
Total reported offences per month — the long-run trend for Burdekin.
Breakdown — last 12 months
573
Against property
237
Against the person
1,332
Other offences
123
Break-ins
44
Vehicle theft
188
Assault
Reported offences reflect police-recorded crime, not all crime; reporting rates vary by area and offence type. Counts are for the whole council area, not any specific suburb or address — indicative only. Source: Queensland Police Service crime statistics (CC BY 4.0).