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Crime rate in Hinchinbrook, QLD, Australia

Crime Rank: 100/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    13,016

    Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    2,450.91 km2

    Area size of the LGA in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    1,959

    Total number of crimes in the LGA

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    150.51

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    468

    Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes

    622

    Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    35.96

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    47.79

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • lgas with less
    Violent Crimes

    89.54%

    Number of LGAs with less violent crimes

  • lgas with less
    Property Crimes

    77.06%

    Number of LGAs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Hinchinbrook there were 464 cases of Assault and related offences.

    464

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Hinchinbrook there were 225 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    225

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Hinchinbrook there were 225 cases of Property damage.

    225

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Hinchinbrook there were 201 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    201

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Hinchinbrook there were 184 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    184

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Hinchinbrook there were 181 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    181

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Hinchinbrook there were 163 cases of Theft.

    163

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Hinchinbrook there were 73 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    73

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Hinchinbrook there were 60 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    60

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Hinchinbrook there were 47 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    47

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Hinchinbrook there were 45 cases of Deception.

    45

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Hinchinbrook there were 30 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    30

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Hinchinbrook there were 29 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    29

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Hinchinbrook there were 22 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    22

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Hinchinbrook there were 6 cases of Arson.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Hinchinbrook there were 4 cases of Robbery.

    4

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Hinchinbrook

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Hinchinbrook your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 28

  • 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

  • Hinchinbrook

    1 in 21

    In 2023 in Hinchinbrook your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 21

  • 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


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, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Hinchinbrook?

464 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Hinchinbrook in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Hinchinbrook?

Crime in Hinchinbrook has increased by 2.57% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Hinchinbrook in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Hinchinbrook in 2023.

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, Gairloch and Ingham.


Suburbs in Hinchinbrook

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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