| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
85,455 | Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
841.49 km2 | Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
9,393 | Total number of crimes in the Postcode |
Crimes per 1000 people |
109.92 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
961 | Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
4,270 | Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
11.25 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
49.97 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
postcodes with less Violent Crimes |
69.99% | Number of postcodes with less violent crimes |
|
postcodes with less Property Crimes |
84.31% | Number of postcodes with less property crimes |
In 2025 in postcode 4740 there were 2,467 reported cases of Theft.
2,467
In 2025 in postcode 4740 there were 1,450 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
1,450
In 2025 in postcode 4740 there were 941 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
941
In 2025 in postcode 4740 there were 933 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.
933
In 2025 in postcode 4740 there were 925 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
925
In 2025 in postcode 4740 there were 800 reported cases of Property damage.
800
In 2025 in postcode 4740 there were 705 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
705
In 2025 in postcode 4740 there were 254 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.
254
In 2025 in postcode 4740 there were 238 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
238
In 2025 in postcode 4740 there were 179 reported cases of Deception.
179
In 2025 in postcode 4740 there were 179 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
179
In 2025 in postcode 4740 there were 149 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
149
In 2025 in postcode 4740 there were 68 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
68
In 2025 in postcode 4740 there were 44 reported cases of Arson.
44
In 2025 in postcode 4740 there were 33 reported cases of Robbery.
33
In 2025 in postcode 4740 there were 25 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
25
In 2025 in postcode 4740 there were 3 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.
3
1 in 89
In 2025 in 4740 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89
1 in 120
In 2025 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 120
1 in 87
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87
1 in 20
In 2025 in 4740 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20
1 in 23
In 2025 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23
1 in 27
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27
4740 postcode is ranked 99.24/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
4740 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.
The top crime types in 4740 are Theft, Drug dealing and trafficking, Disorderly and offensive conduct.
2,467 Theft cases were reported in 4740 in 2025.
Crime in 4740 has decreased by 2.39% from 2024 to 2025.
There were 3 Homicide and related offences cases in 4740 in 2025.
The least safe suburb in 4740 is Mackay, by rank and violent crimes rate.
The safest suburb in 4740 is McEwens Beach, by rank and violent crimes rate.
Most dangerous suburbs in 4740 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Mackay, Paget and Cremorne (Qld).
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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