REVEALED: The Southern Downs ten worst drug hot spots

WARWICK has topped the list as the Southern Downs worst town for drug crime, with more drug offences in the past three years than Goondiwindi and Stanthorpe combined.

There have been 977 reported drug offences in the Rose City between January 7, 2013 and April 7, 2016.

According to Queensland Police crime data statistics, Goondiwindi had the second highest drug crime figures with 510 offences.

Stanthorpe, the third highest, had 465 reported drug offences.

Use the interactive map below to find the statistics for your town.

Southern Downs ten worst drug hot spots

1. Warwick - 977

2. Goondiwindi - 510

3. Stanthorpe - 465

4. Wallangarra - 137

5. Inglewood - 131

6. Clifton - 66

7. Applethorpe - 59

8. Texas - 51

9. The Summit - 50

10. Thulimbah - 43

 

How the other towns compare

Dalveen - 35

Killarney -  31

Yangan - 25

Leyburn - 10

Pratten - 30

Goomburra - 11

Karara - 11

Maryvale - 21

Spring Creek - 11

Allora - 25

Nobby - 9

Gladfield - 21



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