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Crime rate in Mareeba, QLD, Australia

Crime Rank: 77/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 22,880 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 32,557.88 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 3,120 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 136.36 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 464 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,230 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
20.28 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
53.76 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
85.92% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
78.67% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Mareeba crime trends

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Mareeba crime compared

Top crime types in Mareeba:


  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Mareeba there were 457 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    457

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Mareeba there were 452 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    452

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Mareeba there were 440 reported cases of Theft.

    440

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Mareeba there were 403 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    403

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Mareeba there were 369 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    369

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Mareeba there were 302 reported cases of Property damage.

    302

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Mareeba there were 270 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    270

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Mareeba there were 107 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    107

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Mareeba there were 81 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    81

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Mareeba there were 61 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    61

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Mareeba there were 46 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    46

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Mareeba there were 46 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    46

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Mareeba there were 36 reported cases of Deception.

    36

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Mareeba there were 26 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    26

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Mareeba there were 12 reported cases of Arson.

    12

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Mareeba there were 12 reported cases of Robbery.

    12


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Mareeba

    1 in 49

    In 2024 in Mareeba your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 49

  • 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

  • Mareeba

    1 in 19

    In 2024 in Mareeba your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 19

  • 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 Mareeba rank in crime?

Mareeba lga is ranked 77/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Mareeba a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Mareeba?

The top crime types in Mareeba are Transport regulation offences, Assault and related offences, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Mareeba?

457 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Mareeba in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Mareeba?

Crime in Mareeba has increased by 4.77% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Mareeba in 2024?

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

What is the least safe suburb in Mareeba?

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

What is the safest suburb in Mareeba?

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

Where are Mareeba crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Mareeba by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Almaden, Desailly and Hurricane.


Suburbs in Mareeba

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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