Crime in Gold Coast
Reported offences in the Gold Coast council area, from Queensland Police data. Showing the 12 months to May 2026 and the monthly trend since 2001.
68,621
offences (last 12 mo)
9,750
per 100k residents
#29
of QLD councils
Monthly offences over time
Total reported offences per month — the long-run trend for Gold Coast.
Breakdown — last 12 months
32,145
Against property
8,145
Against the person
28,331
Other offences
3,688
Break-ins
2,379
Vehicle theft
5,531
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).