How many murders are there in Townsville?

Recorded homicides in Townsville (12 months to September 2026): 2.

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Townsville, Queensland, Australia: crime rate and Safety score

Safety 3 out of 10 Above average crime

3/10 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: 52,579 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)

Type	Count	Per 100,000 a year	All places this source covers
Homicide
Murder	1	0.5	0.6
Other homicide	1	0.5	1.5
Includes attempted murder, conspiracy to murder and manslaughter.
Sexual offences
Sexual offences	808	391.7	217.2
Violence
Assault	4,787	2,320.9	1,055.4
Robbery
Robbery	166	80.5	44.5
Theft and burglary
Break-in	3,200	1,551.4	666.7
Unlawful use of a motor vehicle	1,413	685.1	337.7
Other theft	7,419	3,596.9	2,665.9
Drugs
Drug offences	6,347	3,077.2	1,736.5
Damage and public order
Property damage	2,660	1,289.6	727.8
Public order offences	3,474	1,684.3	789.5

Source: Queensland Police Service, updated 28 October 2026.

Is Townsville safe?: Townsville: Safety 3 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 70 places in Queensland (10 = lowest crime). 8 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
What is the crime rate in Townsville?: Townsville: Weighted crime: 52,579 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
How many murders are there in Townsville?: Recorded homicides in Townsville (12 months to September 2026): 2.