6Ipswich
Ipswich, Queensland, Australia: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 6 out of 10 Average crime
6/10 in Queensland · 7/10 in the world
Compared with 70 places in Queensland (10 = lowest crime). 8 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
Weighted crime: 30,011 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by Queensland Police Service (12 months to September 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Murder | 0 | 0 | 0.6 |
| Other homicide | 3 | 1.1 | 1.5 |
| Includes attempted murder, conspiracy to murder and manslaughter. | |||
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 758 | 282.5 | 217.2 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 3,348 | 1,248 | 1,055.4 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 122 | 45.5 | 44.5 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Break-in | 1,209 | 450.7 | 666.7 |
| Unlawful use of a motor vehicle | 875 | 326.2 | 337.7 |
| Other theft | 7,344 | 2,737.5 | 2,665.9 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 3,877 | 1,445.2 | 1,736.5 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Property damage | 2,318 | 864 | 727.8 |
| Public order offences | 1,666 | 621 | 789.5 |
Source: Queensland Police Service, updated 26 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 3 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 758 |
| Violence | 3,348 |
| Robbery | 122 |
| Theft and burglary | 9,428 |
| Drugs | 3,877 |
| Damage and public order | 3,984 |
Other places nearby
- Logan 5/10
- Lockyer Valley 5/10
- Scenic Rim 10/10
- Brisbane 8/10
- Redland 10/10
- Moreton Bay 9/10
- Gold Coast 8/10
- Somerset 9/10
