| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
37,151 | Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
23,418.00 km2 | Area size of the LGA in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
3,695 | Total number of crimes in the LGA |
Crimes per 1000 people |
99.46 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
297 | Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
1,233 | Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
7.99 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
33.19 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
lgas with less Violent Crimes |
32.8% | Number of LGAs with less violent crimes |
|
lgas with less Property Crimes |
56.14% | Number of LGAs with less property crimes |
In 2024 in Whitsunday there were 762 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.
762
In 2024 in Whitsunday there were 644 reported cases of Theft.
644
In 2024 in Whitsunday there were 582 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
582
In 2024 in Whitsunday there were 496 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
496
In 2024 in Whitsunday there were 284 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
284
In 2024 in Whitsunday there were 274 reported cases of Property damage.
274
In 2024 in Whitsunday there were 218 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
218
In 2024 in Whitsunday there were 79 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.
79
In 2024 in Whitsunday there were 77 reported cases of Deception.
77
In 2024 in Whitsunday there were 69 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
69
In 2024 in Whitsunday there were 60 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
60
In 2024 in Whitsunday there were 55 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
55
In 2024 in Whitsunday there were 38 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
38
In 2024 in Whitsunday there were 26 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
26
In 2024 in Whitsunday there were 18 reported cases of Arson.
18
In 2024 in Whitsunday there were 11 reported cases of Robbery.
11
In 2024 in Whitsunday there were 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.
2
1 in 125
In 2024 in Whitsunday your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 125
1 in 123
In 2024 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 123
1 in 89
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89
1 in 30
In 2024 in Whitsunday your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 30
1 in 22
In 2024 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22
1 in 26
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26
Whitsunday lga is ranked 38/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
Whitsunday lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.
The top crime types in Whitsunday are Transport regulation offences, Theft, Disorderly and offensive conduct.
762 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Whitsunday in 2024.
Crime in Whitsunday has increased by 4.23% from 2023 to 2024.
There were 2 Homicide and related offences cases in Whitsunday in 2024.
The least safe suburb in Whitsunday is Airlie Beach, by rank and violent crimes rate.
The safest suburb in Whitsunday is Kelsey Creek, by rank and violent crimes rate.
Most dangerous suburbs in Whitsunday by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Airlie Beach, Lake Proserpine and Mount Pluto.
The data is based on annual 2024 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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