Crime in Southern Downs
Reported offences in the Southern Downs council area, from Queensland Police data. Showing the 12 months to May 2026 and the monthly trend since 2001.
3,499
offences (last 12 mo)
9,117
per 100k residents
#32
of QLD councils
Monthly offences over time
Total reported offences per month — the long-run trend for Southern Downs.
Breakdown — last 12 months
1,056
Against property
520
Against the person
1,923
Other offences
147
Break-ins
83
Vehicle theft
336
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).