Halifax, QLD
In 2025, police recorded 109 offences in Halifax, or 64.8 per 1,000 residents. That is 0.57× 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
13.1 / 1,000
QLD 14.4
· National 17.1
Property & deception
20.8 / 1,000
QLD 48.1
· National 43.2
Drug offences
8.3 / 1,000
QLD 15.1
· National 7.2
Public order & weapons
4.8 / 1,000
QLD 7.0
· National 4.7
Justice procedures
8.3 / 1,000
QLD 13.1
· National 10.8
administrative
Traffic, regulatory & other
9.5 / 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 | 8 | 4.75 | 4.77 |
| Crimes against the person | Serious Assault | 6 | 3.57 | 4.92 |
| Crimes against the person | Grievous Assault | 2 | 1.19 | 0.20 |
| Crimes against the person | Rape and Attempted Rape | 2 | 1.19 | 0.88 |
| Crimes against the person | Serious Assault (Other) | 2 | 1.19 | 1.30 |
| Crimes against the person | Kidnapping & Abduction etc. | 2 | 1.19 | 0.13 |
| Property & deception | Other Stealing | 8 | 4.75 | 11.88 |
| Property & deception | Other Property Damage | 7 | 4.16 | 7.46 |
| Property & deception | Unlawful Entry With Intent - Other | 5 | 2.97 | 2.56 |
| Property & deception | Unlawful Entry Without Violence - Dwelling | 5 | 2.97 | 3.88 |
| Property & deception | Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle | 4 | 2.38 | 3.43 |
| Property & deception | Vehicles (steal from/enter with intent) | 2 | 1.19 | 5.51 |
| Property & deception | Stealing from Dwellings | 2 | 1.19 | 1.28 |
| Property & deception | Other Fraud | 1 | 0.59 | 2.00 |
| Property & deception | Unlawful Entry With Violence - Dwelling | 1 | 0.59 | 0.18 |
| Drug offences | Sell Supply Drugs | 12 | 7.13 | 1.42 |
| Drug offences | Possess Drugs | 1 | 0.59 | 6.73 |
| Drug offences | Trafficking Drugs | 1 | 0.59 | 0.10 |
| Public order & weapons | Trespassing and Vagrancy | 3 | 1.78 | 1.62 |
| Public order & weapons | Liquor (excl. Drunkenness) | 3 | 1.78 | 0.40 |
| Public order & weapons | Public Nuisance | 2 | 1.19 | 3.35 |
| Justice procedures | Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order | 14 | 8.32 | 13.05 |
| Traffic, regulatory & other | Drink Driving | 6 | 3.57 | 5.48 |
| Traffic, regulatory & other | Resist Incite Hinder Obstruct Police | 3 | 1.78 | 3.73 |
| Traffic, regulatory & other | Life Endangering Acts | 2 | 1.19 | 1.12 |
| Traffic, regulatory & other | Miscellaneous Offences | 2 | 1.19 | 1.41 |
| Traffic, regulatory & other | Possess Property Suspected Stolen | 1 | 0.59 | 0.52 |
| Traffic, regulatory & other | Possess etc. Tainted Property | 1 | 0.59 | 0.65 |
| Traffic, regulatory & other | Unlawful Possess Firearm - Other | 1 | 0.59 | 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 police divisions
- Cardwell33.1 km 71 compare
- Palm Island35.3 km 96 compare
- Ingham41.3 km 52 compare
- Rollingstone65.5 km 93 compare
- Mission Beach71.0 km 29 compare
- Tully80.7 km 75 compare
- Magnetic Island86.7 km 29 compare
- Townsville90.2 km 88 compare
Common questions about Halifax
Is Halifax a high-crime area?
Halifax 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 Halifax?
In 2025, 109 offences were recorded in Halifax, or 64.8 per 1,000 residents. That is 0.6× the QLD rate of 114.0.
What are the chances of being a victim of crime in Halifax?
Based on 2025 recorded offences per resident, roughly 1 in 76 for violent crime and 1 in 48 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.