Crime in Torres Strait
Reported offences in the Torres Strait council area, from Queensland Police data. Showing the 12 months to Jun 2026 and the trend since 2001.
431
offences (last 12 mo)
10,035
per 100k residents
—
small population
Monthly offences over time
Total reported offences per month — the long-run trend for Torres Strait.
Breakdown — last 12 months
Every reported offence by type. These add up to the 431 total.
11
Break-ins
1
Vehicle theft
22
Other theft
44
Property damage
0
Fraud
0
Handling stolen goods
146
Assault
7
Sexual offences
0
Robbery
25
Other against the person
0
Homicide
175
Other offences
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).