REVEALED: Toowoomba's 10 worst suburbs for drugs
WHEN it comes to drug offences in Toowoomba, Toowoomba City has claimed the honours for the worst location.
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WHEN it comes to drug offences in Toowoomba, the CBD has claimed the honours for the worst location.
In the past 12 months, from December 5, 2015 to December 5, 2016, police have investigated 3133 drug offences across the Toowoomba area.
Toowoomba City was the worst location for drug offences according to Queensland Police crime data statistics with 866 offences
HOW YOUR SUBURB RATES
- Toowoomba City 866
- Wilsonton 502
- Harlaxton 340
- Newtown 243
- Harristown 206
- Cranley 164
- East Toowoomba 158
- Drayton 121
- Glenvale 72
- Cotswold Hills 69
Click the interactive map below to reveal the results for your suburb.
AROUND THE REGION
- Gatton 154
- Highfields 116
- Warwick 90
- Dalby 88
- Crows Nest 41
- Oakey 39
- Clifton 9
- Pittsworth 6
Originally published as REVEALED: Toowoomba's 10 worst suburbs for drugs
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