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Crime rate in Mareeba, QLD, Australia

Crime Rank: 68/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    22,880

    Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    32,557.88 km2

    Area size of the LGA in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    2,978

    Total number of crimes in the LGA

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    130.16

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    398

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

  • Property Crimes

    1,074

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    17.40

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    46.94

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • lgas with less
    Violent Crimes

    73.44%

    Number of LGAs with less violent crimes

  • lgas with less
    Property Crimes

    76.46%

    Number of LGAs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Mareeba there were 539 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    539

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Mareeba there were 432 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    432

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Mareeba there were 397 cases of Theft.

    397

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Mareeba there were 393 cases of Assault and related offences.

    393

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Mareeba there were 349 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    349

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Mareeba there were 272 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    272

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Mareeba there were 250 cases of Property damage.

    250

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Mareeba there were 64 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    64

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Mareeba there were 62 cases of Deception.

    62

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Mareeba there were 62 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    62

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Mareeba there were 50 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    50

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Mareeba there were 34 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    34

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Mareeba there were 29 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    29

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Mareeba there were 26 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    26

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Mareeba there were 14 cases of Arson.

    14

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Mareeba there were 4 cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in Mareeba there were 1 cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Mareeba

    1 in 57

    In 2023 in Mareeba your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 57

  • 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

  • Mareeba

    1 in 21

    In 2023 in Mareeba 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 Mareeba rank in crime?

Mareeba lga is ranked 68/100 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, Disorderly and offensive conduct, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Mareeba?

539 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Mareeba in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Mareeba?

Crime in Mareeba has decreased by 1.03% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Mareeba in 2023?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Mareeba in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in Mareeba?

The least safe suburb in Mareeba is Southedge, 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 Southedge, Mareeba and Desailly.


Suburbs in Mareeba

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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