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Crime rate in Rockhampton, QLD, Australia

Crime Rank: 77/100

(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 13,003 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 158.61 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1,278 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 6,395 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
15.59 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
78.00 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
65.79% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
91.15% 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 2025 in Rockhampton there were 3,309 reported cases of Theft.

    3,309

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Rockhampton there were 1,732 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1,732

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Rockhampton there were 1,424 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1,424

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Rockhampton there were 1,243 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1,243

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Rockhampton there were 1,208 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1,208

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Rockhampton there were 1,175 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1,175

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Rockhampton there were 1,143 reported cases of Property damage.

    1,143

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Rockhampton there were 476 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    476

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Rockhampton there were 365 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    365

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Rockhampton there were 305 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    305

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Rockhampton there were 268 reported cases of Deception.

    268

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Rockhampton there were 136 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    136

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Rockhampton there were 90 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    90

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Rockhampton there were 67 reported cases of Robbery.

    67

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Rockhampton there were 43 reported cases of Arson.

    43

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Rockhampton there were 16 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    16

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 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 64

    In 2025 in Rockhampton your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 64

  • QLD

    1 in 120

    In 2025 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 120

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Rockhampton

    1 in 13

    In 2025 in Rockhampton your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 13

  • QLD

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 77/100 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, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Rockhampton?

3,309 Theft cases were reported in Rockhampton in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Rockhampton?

Crime in Rockhampton has increased by 20.16% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Rockhampton in 2025?

There were 3 Homicide and related offences cases in Rockhampton in 2025.

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 Morinish South, 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, Allenstown and Berserker.


Suburbs in Rockhampton

The data is based on annual 2025 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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