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Crime rate in Kowanyama, QLD, Australia

Crime Rank: 100/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,079 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2,555.33 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 663 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 614.46 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 297 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 170 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
275.25 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
157.55 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
99.6% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
95.17% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Kowanyama crime trends

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Kowanyama crime compared

Top crime types in Kowanyama:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Kowanyama there were 296 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    296

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Kowanyama there were 91 reported cases of Property damage.

    91

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Kowanyama there were 80 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    80

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Kowanyama there were 43 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    43

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Kowanyama there were 34 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    34

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Kowanyama there were 28 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    28

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Kowanyama there were 27 reported cases of Theft.

    27

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Kowanyama there were 20 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    20

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Kowanyama there were 17 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    17

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Kowanyama there were 8 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    8

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Kowanyama there were 8 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    8

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Kowanyama there were 5 reported cases of Deception.

    5

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Kowanyama there were 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Kowanyama there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Kowanyama there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Kowanyama

    1 in 4

    In 2024 in Kowanyama your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 4

  • 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

  • Kowanyama

    1 in 6

    In 2024 in Kowanyama your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 6

  • 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 Kowanyama rank in crime?

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

Is Kowanyama a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Kowanyama?

The top crime types in Kowanyama are Assault and related offences, Property damage, Disorderly and offensive conduct.

What is the most reported crime in Kowanyama?

296 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Kowanyama in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Kowanyama?

Crime in Kowanyama has increased by 80.65% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Kowanyama in 2024?

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

What is the least safe suburb in Kowanyama?

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

What is the safest suburb in Kowanyama?

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

Where are Kowanyama crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Kowanyama by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Kowanyama.


Suburbs in Kowanyama

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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