Queanbeyan East crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
268 recorded in this period, compared with 284 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Queanbeyan East
Queanbeyan East is a suburb of the city of Queanbeyan, located in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia. Administratively part of the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council (QPRC), the locality occupies the northeastern section of the urban area, bordered by the Queanbeyan River to the west and the border of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) to the north. As part of the Greater Queanbeyan urban footprint, the suburb is characterized by a blend of light industrial zones and low-to-medium density residential housing, serving as a transitional area between the city center and the rural-urban fringe.
The locality functions primarily as a commercial and logistics hub, housing various trade services, automotive businesses, and warehouse facilities. Amenities are largely accessible via the neighboring Queanbeyan central business district, though the area retains its own distinct industrial identity. Historically, the development of Queanbeyan East mirrored the expansion of the broader Queanbeyan region, evolving from early pastoral land grants in the 19th century into a suburban and industrial precinct during the mid-20th century. While it lacks significant heritage-listed sites compared to the historic town center, it remains an integral component of the regional economy due to its strategic proximity to the ACT border and major arterial transport routes.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 43 | 43 |
| Steal from retail store | 38 | 34 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 22 | 21 |
| Malicious damage to property | 22 | 27 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 17 | 13 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 15 | 10 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 13 | 17 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 11 | 13 |
| Trespass | 10 | 4 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 8 | 12 |
| Breach bail conditions | 7 | 6 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 7 | 8 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 7 | 9 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 7 | 10 |
| Other theft | 4 | 10 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 4 | 2 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 3 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,240 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.