Crime in Torres Strait
Reported offences in the Torres Strait council area, from Queensland Police data. Showing the 12 months to May 2026 and the monthly trend since 2001.
424
offences (last 12 mo)
9,872
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
78
Against property
170
Against the person
176
Other offences
13
Break-ins
1
Vehicle theft
137
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).