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Crime rate in Cook, QLD, Australia

Crime Rank: 100/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 5,107 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 98,903.55 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,046 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 204.82 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 242 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 289 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
47.39 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
56.59 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
91.35% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
84.71% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Cook crime trends

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Cook crime compared

Top crime types in Cook:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Cook there were 239 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    239

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Cook there were 125 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    125

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Cook there were 125 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    125

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Cook there were 115 reported cases of Property damage.

    115

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Cook there were 99 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    99

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Cook there were 94 reported cases of Theft.

    94

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Cook there were 69 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    69

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Cook there were 59 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    59

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Cook there were 28 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    28

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Cook there were 24 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    24

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Cook there were 24 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    24

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Cook there were 14 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    14

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Cook there were 12 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    12

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Cook there were 9 reported cases of Arson.

    9

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Cook there were 7 reported cases of Deception.

    7

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Cook there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Cook

    1 in 21

    In 2025 in Cook your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 21

  • QLD

    1 in 120

    In 2025 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 120

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Cook

    1 in 18

    In 2025 in Cook your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 18

  • QLD

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 Cook rank in crime?

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

Is Cook a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Cook?

The top crime types in Cook are Assault and related offences, Disorderly and offensive conduct, Transport regulation offences.

What is the most reported crime in Cook?

239 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Cook in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Cook?

Crime in Cook has increased by 6.52% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Cook in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Cook in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Cook?

The least safe suburb in Cook is Coen, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Cook?

The safest suburb in Cook is Wenlock, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Cook crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Cook by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Coen, Mission River and Laura (Qld).


Suburbs in Cook

The data is based on annual 2025 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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