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Crime rate in Cairns, QLD, Australia

Crime Rank: 84/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 167,041 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1,265.99 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 24,651 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 147.57 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 3,411 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 12,994 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
20.42 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
77.79 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
79.48% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
89.74% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Cairns crime trends

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Cairns crime compared

Top crime types in Cairns:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Cairns there were 6,413 reported cases of Theft.

    6,413

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Cairns there were 3,519 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    3,519

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Cairns there were 3,198 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    3,198

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Cairns there were 2,306 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2,306

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Cairns there were 2,259 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2,259

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Cairns there were 2,105 reported cases of Property damage.

    2,105

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Cairns there were 1,643 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1,643

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Cairns there were 904 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    904

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Cairns there were 589 reported cases of Deception.

    589

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Cairns there were 434 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    434

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Cairns there were 400 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    400

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Cairns there were 284 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    284

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Cairns there were 263 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    263

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Cairns there were 209 reported cases of Robbery.

    209

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Cairns there were 68 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    68

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Cairns there were 53 reported cases of Arson.

    53

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in Cairns there were 4 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    4


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Cairns

    1 in 49

    In 2023 in Cairns your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 49

  • QLD

    1 in 131

    In 2023 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 131

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Cairns

    1 in 13

    In 2023 in Cairns your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 13

  • QLD

    1 in 22

    In 2023 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Cairns rank in crime?

Cairns lga is ranked 84/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Cairns a safe lga?

Cairns lga is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Cairns?

The top crime types in Cairns are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Cairns?

6,413 Theft cases were reported in Cairns in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Cairns?

Crime in Cairns has decreased by 2.05% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Cairns in 2023?

There were 4 Homicide and related offences cases in Cairns in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in Cairns?

The least safe suburb in Cairns is Cairns City, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Cairns?

The safest suburb in Cairns is Wrights Creek (Qld), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Cairns crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Cairns by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Cairns City, Portsmith and Cairns North.


Suburbs in Cairns

The data is based on annual 2023 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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