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Crime rate in Hinchinbrook, QLD, Australia

Crime Rank: 100/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 13,016 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2,450.91 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,776 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 136.45 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 498 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 507 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
38.26 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
38.95 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
93.36% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
62.98% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Hinchinbrook crime trends

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Hinchinbrook crime compared

Top crime types in Hinchinbrook:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Hinchinbrook there were 497 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    497

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Hinchinbrook there were 235 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    235

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Hinchinbrook there were 205 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    205

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Hinchinbrook there were 183 reported cases of Property damage.

    183

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Hinchinbrook there were 153 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    153

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Hinchinbrook there were 146 reported cases of Theft.

    146

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Hinchinbrook there were 144 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    144

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Hinchinbrook there were 52 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    52

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Hinchinbrook there were 48 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    48

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Hinchinbrook there were 29 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    29

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Hinchinbrook there were 27 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    27

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Hinchinbrook there were 21 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    21

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Hinchinbrook there were 17 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    17

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Hinchinbrook there were 13 reported cases of Deception.

    13

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Hinchinbrook there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in Hinchinbrook there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Hinchinbrook

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Hinchinbrook your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 26

  • 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

  • Hinchinbrook

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Hinchinbrook your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

  • 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 Hinchinbrook rank in crime?

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

Is Hinchinbrook a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Hinchinbrook?

The top crime types in Hinchinbrook are Assault and related offences, Transport regulation offences, Drug dealing and trafficking.

What is the most reported crime in Hinchinbrook?

497 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Hinchinbrook in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Hinchinbrook?

Crime in Hinchinbrook has decreased by 9.34% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Hinchinbrook in 2024?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Hinchinbrook in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Hinchinbrook?

The least safe suburb in Hinchinbrook is Palm Island, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Hinchinbrook?

The safest suburb in Hinchinbrook is Yuruga, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Hinchinbrook crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Hinchinbrook by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Palm Island, Ingham and Foresthome.


Suburbs in Hinchinbrook

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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