Crime in Western Downs
Reported offences in the Western Downs council area, from Queensland Police data. Showing the 12 months to Jun 2026 and the trend since 2001.
5,483
offences (last 12 mo)
15,342
per 100k residents
#22
of areas ranked
Monthly offences over time
Total reported offences per month — the long-run trend for Western Downs.
Breakdown — last 12 months
Every reported offence by type. These add up to the 5,483 total.
235
Break-ins
112
Vehicle theft
775
Other theft
322
Property damage
96
Fraud
53
Handling stolen goods
392
Assault
109
Sexual offences
10
Robbery
95
Other against the person
0
Homicide
3,284
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).