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Is Howard QLD safe?

In 2023, the police division of Howard, Queensland recorded 880 offences which is above average by a total of 460 offences. The average for QLD divisions is 420. Based on number of offences, the rank of Howard is 191 out of 334 QLD Divisions

Below you can find more statistics from the QLD police to help you decide if is a good, safe suburb to visit, live or buy a property in.

Howard Crime Statistics

This data was last updated on the 23th of November 2023 and sourced from QLD Police with data through to June 2023. For definitions of offences and crimes please refer to QLD Police’s Explanatory Notes.

2017-2022 Homicide, Manslaughter & Related Offences

The QLD police record and release statistics on homicide, manslaughter and related offences. Howard, QLD recorded a total of 1 murder/s or homicide/s in 2023 with 0 attempted murder/s. In 2022 Howard recorded a total of 0 murder/s or homicide/s in 2023 with 0 attempted murder/s. Find out more below about manslaughters, conspiracy to murder and more.

Offence Total 2023202220212020201920182017
Attempted Murder10000010
Homicide21010000
Other Homicide10000010
Conspiracy to Murder00000000
Manslaughter Excl. by Driving00000000
Manslaughter Unlawful Striking Causing Death00000000
Driving Causing Death00000000

2017-2023 Assault & Acts Intended to Cause Injury

In 2023 Howard, QLD has seen 20 assault/s were recorded with 5 considered serious. Of those assaults were grievous assaults. In 2022 Howard, QLD saw 41 assault/s were recorded with 20 considered serious. Of those assaults were grievous assaults.

Offence Total 2023202220212020201920182017
Assault17520413118241526
Grievous Assault20001001
Serious Assault8152016614911
Serious Assault Other295752712
Common Assault6310141093512

2017-2023 Robbery, Armed Robbery & Unarmed Robbery Offences

In 2023 Howard, QLD has seen 1 robberies with 0 armed robberies. In 2022 Howard, QLD saw 0 robberies with 0 armed robberies.

Offence Total 2023202220212020201920182017
Robbery51012100
Armed Robbery20010100
Unarmed Robbery31002000

2017-2023 Sexual Assault, Rape & Other Sexual Offences

In 2023 Howard, QLD has seen 2 Sexual Offences. They have also recorded 1 rapes and attempted rape. In 2022 Howard, QLD saw 10 Sexual Offences. They have also recorded 6 rapes and attempted rape.

Offence Total 2023202220212020201920182017
Sexual Offences75210171515610
Rape and Attempted Rape2716510122
Other Sexual Offences48141251448

2017-2023 Kidnapping & Abduction, Extortion, Stalking Offences

In 2023 Howard, QLD has seen 0 kidnappings and Abductions, 0 counts of extortion and 0 counts of stalking. In 2022 Howard, QLD saw 1 kidnappings and Abductions, 0 counts of extortion and 4 counts of stalking.

Offence Total 2023202220212020201920182017
Kidnapping & Abduction Etc.20100100
Extortion10010000
Stalking90422010
Life Endangering Acts4221197634
Offences Against the Person31226676244472640
Other Offences Against the Person54216129744

2017-2023 Unlawful Entry, Arson, Property Damage and more

In 2023 Howard, QLD QLD has seen a total of 19 unlawful entries, 4 counts of Arson. In 2022 Howard, QLD saw a total of 33 unlawful entries, 1 counts of Arson.

Offence Total 2023202220212020201920182017
Offences Against Property1069137206176151175117107
Other Theft Excl. Unlawful Entry502721136962796443
Unlawful Entry16719333818261815
Arson204155212
Other Property Damage21219344335372024
Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle6410169111143

2017-2023 Fraud Offences

In 2023 Howard, QLD has seen a total of 10 frauds. With 0 through computer, 3 with credit cards and 1 counts of identity fraud. In 2022 Howard saw a total of 9 frauds. With 1 through computer, 0 with credit cards and 3 counts of identity fraud.

Offence Total 2023202220212020201920182017
Fraud7910981114720
Fraud by Computer110113141
Fraud by Cheque10000010
Fraud by Credit Card183003714
Identity Fraud91331100
Other Fraud4065445115

2017-2023 Stealing Offences

In 2023 Howard, QLD has seen a total of 0 shop stealing offences, 7 stealing from dwelling offences, and 51 other stealing offences. In 2022 Howard saw a total of 3 shop stealing offences, 5 stealing from dwelling offences, and 73 other stealing offences.

Stealing Offence Total 2023202220212020201920182017
Stealing from Dwellings4475571253
Shop Stealing170342125
Other Stealing34551734439574932
Handling Stolen Goods253049630
Possess Property Suspected Stolen42001010
Receiving Stolen Property10010000
Possess Etc. Tainted Property191028620
Other Handling Stolen Goods10010000

2017-2023 Drug Offences

In 2023 Howard, QLD has seen a total of 30 drug offences, 0 trafficking offence/s, and 15 possession of drugs offences. In 2022 Howard saw a total of 53 drug offences, 0 trafficking offence/s, and 25 possession of drugs offences.

There was a 32.91% decrease in drug offences from 2021 to 2022.

Drug Offence Total 2023202220212020201920182017
Drug Offences45530537986933381
Trafficking Drugs20010001
Possess Drugs18915253335371628
Produce Drugs53251091539
Sell/Supply Drugs180132309
Other Drug Offences19313223240381434

All QLD Crime Statistics

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