Bell, QLD
In 2025, police recorded 50 offences in Bell, or 32.2 per 1,000 residents. That is 0.28× the QLD rate.
Higher weighted crime rate than 29% of 311 ranked QLD police divisions (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
1.3 / 1,000
QLD 14.4
· National 17.1
Property & deception
13.5 / 1,000
QLD 48.1
· National 43.2
Drug offences
1.9 / 1,000
QLD 15.1
· National 7.2
Public order & weapons
2.6 / 1,000
QLD 7.0
· National 4.7
Justice procedures
3.9 / 1,000
QLD 13.1
· National 10.8
administrative
Traffic, regulatory & other
9.0 / 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 | Serious Assault | 1 | 0.64 | 4.92 |
| Crimes against the person | Serious Assault (Other) | 1 | 0.64 | 1.30 |
| Property & deception | Unlawful Entry With Intent - Other | 7 | 4.51 | 2.56 |
| Property & deception | Other Stealing | 5 | 3.22 | 11.88 |
| Property & deception | Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle | 4 | 2.58 | 3.43 |
| Property & deception | Other Property Damage | 2 | 1.29 | 7.46 |
| Property & deception | Vehicles (steal from/enter with intent) | 2 | 1.29 | 5.51 |
| Property & deception | Other Fraud | 1 | 0.64 | 2.00 |
| Drug offences | Other Drug Offences | 2 | 1.29 | 6.77 |
| Drug offences | Possess Drugs | 1 | 0.64 | 6.73 |
| Public order & weapons | Public Nuisance | 3 | 1.93 | 3.35 |
| Public order & weapons | Trespassing and Vagrancy | 1 | 0.64 | 1.62 |
| Justice procedures | Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order | 6 | 3.87 | 13.05 |
| Traffic, regulatory & other | Drink Driving | 6 | 3.87 | 5.48 |
| Traffic, regulatory & other | Unlawful Possess Firearm - Other | 3 | 1.93 | 0.15 |
| Traffic, regulatory & other | Resist Incite Hinder Obstruct Police | 2 | 1.29 | 3.73 |
| Traffic, regulatory & other | Life Endangering Acts | 1 | 0.64 | 1.12 |
| Traffic, regulatory & other | Disqualified Driving | 1 | 0.64 | 2.41 |
| Traffic, regulatory & other | Possess etc. Tainted Property | 1 | 0.64 | 0.65 |
Trend
Recorded offences per year. Projection is a simple linear trend, not a forecast of individual risk.
Vs state & national
per 1,000 residentsNearby police divisions
Common questions about Bell
Is Bell a high-crime area?
Bell falls in the “low crime” band: Higher weighted crime rate than 29% of 311 ranked QLD police divisions (2025). Rankings use a severity-weighted rate per resident, so serious offences count more than minor ones.
What is the crime rate in Bell?
In 2025, 50 offences were recorded in Bell, or 32.2 per 1,000 residents. That is 0.3× the QLD rate of 114.0.
What are the chances of being a victim of crime in Bell?
Based on 2025 recorded offences per resident, roughly 1 in 775 for violent crime and 1 in 74 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
- Population is estimated (medium confidence) from the ABS 2021 Census.
- 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.