Crime in South Burnett
Reported offences in the South Burnett council area, from Queensland Police data. Showing the 12 months to May 2026 and the monthly trend since 2001.
4,337
offences (last 12 mo)
12,249
per 100k residents
#17
of QLD councils
Monthly offences over time
Total reported offences per month — the long-run trend for South Burnett.
Breakdown — last 12 months
1,594
Against property
542
Against the person
2,201
Other offences
325
Break-ins
168
Vehicle theft
365
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).