Queanbeyan crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1,532 recorded in this period, compared with 1,334 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Queanbeyan
Queanbeyan is a regional city located in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, positioned immediately adjacent to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) border. Serving as the primary seat of the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council, the locality functions as a significant satellite city to Canberra, with much of its population contributing to the regional workforce. As of the 2021 Census, the area is characterized by a diverse, growing demographic, balancing urban density in the city center with expansive residential suburbs that support a mix of families and professionals.
The city offers a comprehensive range of amenities, including major retail precincts, healthcare services, and educational facilities, alongside cultural hubs such as the Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre. Its geography is defined by the confluence of the Queanbeyan and Molonglo Rivers, providing extensive parklands and recreational spaces. Historically, the area was inhabited by the Ngunnawal people before European settlement in the 1820s. Formally proclaimed a township in 1838, Queanbeyan’s heritage is preserved through several well-maintained 19th-century sandstone buildings and historic streetscapes, reflecting its evolution from a rural service center to a modern regional municipality.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 347 | 243 |
| Steal from retail store | 171 | 167 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 92 | 56 |
| Malicious damage to property | 90 | 118 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 82 | 91 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 75 | 77 |
| Fraud | 65 | 43 |
| Other theft | 55 | 49 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 50 | 27 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 43 | 27 |
| Trespass | 43 | 61 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 42 | 44 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 34 | 21 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 27 | 41 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 27 | 9 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 26 | 33 |
| Sexual assault | 23 | 23 |
| Other offences | 22 | 15 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6,409 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.