Burke, QLD
In 2025, police recorded 66 offences in Burke, or 148.6 per 1,000 residents. That is 1.3× the QLD rate.
Higher weighted crime rate than 21% of 71 ranked QLD council areas (2025).
Higher = more crime. Severity-weighted rate per resident · method v2026.07
By crime type, 2025
Rates per 1,000 residents. ×-values compare with the state rate for the same offence type.
Crimes against the person
31.5 / 1,000
QLD 14.4
· National 16.5
Property & deception
27.0 / 1,000
QLD 48.1
· National 40.8
Drug offences
9.0 / 1,000
QLD 15.1
· National 7.0
Public order & weapons
18.0 / 1,000
QLD 7.0
· National 4.5
Justice procedures
24.8 / 1,000
QLD 13.0
· National 10.3
administrative
Traffic, regulatory & other
38.3 / 1,000
QLD 16.3
· National 6.2
administrative
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| Group | Offence type | Count | Per 1,000 | QLD per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes against the person | Common Assault' | 6 | 13.51 | 4.77 |
| Crimes against the person | Serious Assault | 5 | 11.26 | 4.91 |
| Crimes against the person | Serious Assault (Other) | 1 | 2.25 | 1.30 |
| Crimes against the person | Unarmed Robbery | 1 | 2.25 | 0.23 |
| Crimes against the person | Rape and Attempted Rape | 1 | 2.25 | 0.88 |
| Property & deception | Other Property Damage | 4 | 9.01 | 7.45 |
| Property & deception | Vehicles (steal from/enter with intent) | 4 | 9.01 | 5.51 |
| Property & deception | Other Stealing | 3 | 6.76 | 11.88 |
| Property & deception | Other Handling Stolen Goods | 1 | 2.25 | 0.01 |
| Drug offences | Possess Drugs | 2 | 4.50 | 6.72 |
| Drug offences | Other Drug Offences | 2 | 4.50 | 6.77 |
| Public order & weapons | Trespassing and Vagrancy | 3 | 6.76 | 1.62 |
| Public order & weapons | Liquor (excl. Drunkenness) | 2 | 4.50 | 0.40 |
| Public order & weapons | Public Nuisance | 1 | 2.25 | 3.35 |
| Public order & weapons | Possess and/or use other weapons; restricted items | 1 | 2.25 | 0.85 |
| Public order & weapons | Weapons Act Offences - Other | 1 | 2.25 | 0.77 |
| Justice procedures | Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order | 11 | 24.77 | 13.04 |
| Traffic, regulatory & other | Drink Driving | 7 | 15.77 | 5.48 |
| Traffic, regulatory & other | Resist Incite Hinder Obstruct Police | 4 | 9.01 | 3.73 |
| Traffic, regulatory & other | Life Endangering Acts | 2 | 4.50 | 1.12 |
| Traffic, regulatory & other | Disqualified Driving | 1 | 2.25 | 2.41 |
| Traffic, regulatory & other | Dangerous Operation of a Vehicle | 1 | 2.25 | 0.50 |
| Traffic, regulatory & other | Miscellaneous Offences | 1 | 2.25 | 1.41 |
| Traffic, regulatory & other | Unlawful Possess Firearm - Other | 1 | 2.25 | 0.15 |
Trend
Recorded offences per year. Projection is a simple linear trend, not a forecast of individual risk.
Vs state & national
per 1,000 residentsNearby council areas
Common questions about Burke
Is Burke a high-crime area?
Burke falls in the “low crime” band: Higher weighted crime rate than 21% of 71 ranked QLD council areas (2025). Rankings use a severity-weighted rate per resident, so serious offences count more than minor ones.
What is the crime rate in Burke?
In 2025, 66 offences were recorded in Burke, or 148.6 per 1,000 residents. That is 1.3× the QLD rate of 114.0.
What are the chances of being a victim of crime in Burke?
Based on 2025 recorded offences per resident, roughly 1 in 32 for violent crime and 1 in 37 for property crime. Recorded crime includes offences against visitors and businesses, so this overstates risk for residents.
Where does this data come from?
Official recorded-crime statistics published by state police and crime statistics agencies, divided by 2021 Census or ABS population estimates. See the methodology page for details.
Data notes
- Recorded crime counts offences reported to or detected by police where they occurred. That includes offences against visitors and businesses, so busy centres score higher than their resident risk.
- States classify offences differently, so ranks compare areas within the same state.