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Crime rate in Carpentaria, QLD, Australia

Crime Rank: 100/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,087 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 60,406.80 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 571 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 273.60 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 186 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 125 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
89.12 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
59.89 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
96.78% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
82.09% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Carpentaria crime trends

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Carpentaria crime compared

Top crime types in Carpentaria:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Carpentaria there were 186 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    186

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Carpentaria there were 67 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    67

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Carpentaria there were 61 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    61

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Carpentaria there were 54 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    54

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Carpentaria there were 51 reported cases of Theft.

    51

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Carpentaria there were 48 reported cases of Property damage.

    48

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Carpentaria there were 36 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    36

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Carpentaria there were 17 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    17

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Carpentaria there were 14 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    14

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Carpentaria there were 12 reported cases of Deception.

    12

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Carpentaria there were 10 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    10

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Carpentaria there were 7 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    7

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Carpentaria there were 4 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Carpentaria there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Carpentaria there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Carpentaria

    1 in 11

    In 2024 in Carpentaria your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 11

  • QLD

    1 in 123

    In 2024 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 123

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Carpentaria

    1 in 17

    In 2024 in Carpentaria your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 17

  • QLD

    1 in 22

    In 2024 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Carpentaria rank in crime?

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

Is Carpentaria a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Carpentaria?

The top crime types in Carpentaria are Assault and related offences, Drug dealing and trafficking, Disorderly and offensive conduct.

What is the most reported crime in Carpentaria?

186 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Carpentaria in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Carpentaria?

Crime in Carpentaria has increased by 11.74% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Carpentaria in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Carpentaria in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Carpentaria?

The least safe suburb in Carpentaria is Normanton, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Carpentaria?

The safest suburb in Carpentaria is Yagoonya, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Carpentaria crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Carpentaria by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Normanton, Stokes and Karumba.


Suburbs in Carpentaria

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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