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Crime rate in Rockhampton, QLD, Australia

Crime Rank: 66/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 81,983 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 6,402.05 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 10,821 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 131.99 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1,184 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 5,007 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
14.44 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
61.07 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
77.06% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
83.7% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Rockhampton crime trends

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Rockhampton crime compared

Top crime types in Rockhampton:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Rockhampton there were 2,650 reported cases of Theft.

    2,650

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Rockhampton there were 1,613 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1,613

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Rockhampton there were 1,103 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1,103

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Rockhampton there were 1,065 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1,065

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Rockhampton there were 995 reported cases of Property damage.

    995

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Rockhampton there were 985 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    985

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Rockhampton there were 921 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    921

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Rockhampton there were 326 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    326

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Rockhampton there were 277 reported cases of Deception.

    277

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Rockhampton there were 270 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    270

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Rockhampton there were 223 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    223

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Rockhampton there were 153 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    153

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Rockhampton there were 83 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    83

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Rockhampton there were 78 reported cases of Robbery.

    78

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Rockhampton there were 51 reported cases of Arson.

    51

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Rockhampton there were 25 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    25

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in Rockhampton there were 3 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    3


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Rockhampton

    1 in 69

    In 2024 in Rockhampton your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 69

  • 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

  • Rockhampton

    1 in 16

    In 2024 in Rockhampton your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 16

  • 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 Rockhampton rank in crime?

Rockhampton lga is ranked 66/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Rockhampton a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Rockhampton?

The top crime types in Rockhampton are Theft, Drug dealing and trafficking, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Rockhampton?

2,650 Theft cases were reported in Rockhampton in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Rockhampton?

Crime in Rockhampton has decreased by 8.47% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Rockhampton in 2024?

There were 3 Homicide and related offences cases in Rockhampton in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Rockhampton?

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

What is the safest suburb in Rockhampton?

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

Where are Rockhampton crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Rockhampton by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Rockhampton City, The Common and Fairy Bower.


Suburbs in Rockhampton

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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