Crime in Townsville
Reported offences in the Townsville council area, from Queensland Police data. Showing the 12 months to May 2026 and the monthly trend since 2001.
42,585
offences (last 12 mo)
20,374
per 100k residents
#3
of QLD councils
Monthly offences over time
Total reported offences per month — the long-run trend for Townsville.
Breakdown — last 12 months
15,712
Against property
6,381
Against the person
20,492
Other offences
3,227
Break-ins
1,381
Vehicle theft
4,909
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).