Crime in Central Highlands
Reported offences in the Central Highlands council area, from Queensland Police data. Showing the 12 months to May 2026 and the monthly trend since 2001.
4,059
offences (last 12 mo)
13,594
per 100k residents
#10
of QLD councils
Monthly offences over time
Total reported offences per month — the long-run trend for Central Highlands.
Breakdown — last 12 months
1,366
Against property
592
Against the person
2,101
Other offences
243
Break-ins
105
Vehicle theft
397
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).