Crime in Sunshine Coast
Reported offences in the Sunshine Coast council area, from Queensland Police data. Showing the 12 months to May 2026 and the monthly trend since 2001.
23,629
offences (last 12 mo)
6,075
per 100k residents
#38
of QLD councils
Monthly offences over time
Total reported offences per month — the long-run trend for Sunshine Coast.
Breakdown — last 12 months
11,325
Against property
2,608
Against the person
9,696
Other offences
1,172
Break-ins
607
Vehicle theft
1,632
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).