Indicator
Drug offences rate
Recorded drug offences per 100,000 residents per year (latest complete year, from the state/territory police service). Offence definitions differ by state, so cross-state comparisons are indicative only.
About this measure
Source: Recorded crime statistics (State & territory police services and crime statistics agencies), 2025, CC BY 4.0 (WA: CC BY-NC 4.0). Explore the map below for local values.
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See how drugs/100k varies across Australia.
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Frequently asked questions
How is Drug offences rate measured?
Recorded drug offences per 100,000 residents per year (latest complete year, from the state/territory police service). Offence definitions differ by state, so cross-state comparisons are indicative only. It is calculated as a percentage of the relevant population or dwellings, so it can be compared fairly between large and small areas.
Where can I see Drug offences rate for my area?
Use the interactive map to compare Drug offences rate down to council (lga) level, or search any suburb, postcode or council area to see its value in context against state and national figures.
Cite this page
State & territory police services and crime statistics agencies. (2025). Drug offences rate [Recorded crime statistics]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0 (WA: CC BY-NC 4.0). https://censusatlas.au/indicator/crime-drug-rate