Crime in Western Downs
Reported offences in the Western Downs council area, from Queensland Police data. Showing the 12 months to May 2026 and the monthly trend since 2001.
5,530
offences (last 12 mo)
15,481
per 100k residents
#8
of QLD councils
Monthly offences over time
Total reported offences per month — the long-run trend for Western Downs.
Breakdown — last 12 months
1,610
Against property
620
Against the person
3,300
Other offences
230
Break-ins
114
Vehicle theft
387
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).