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Crime rate in 4740 Post Code, QLD, Australia

Crime Rank: 99.36/100

(99.36% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 85,455 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 841.49 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 9,623 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 112.61 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 837 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 4,705 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.79 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
55.06 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
72.57% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
85.8% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 4740 crime trends

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post code 4740 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 4740:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 4740 there were 2,570 reported cases of Theft.

    2,570

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 4740 there were 1,508 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1,508

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 4740 there were 936 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    936

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in postcode 4740 there were 919 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    919

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in postcode 4740 there were 888 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    888

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 4740 there were 796 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    796

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 4740 there were 754 reported cases of Property damage.

    754

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 4740 there were 386 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    386

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 4740 there were 200 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    200

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in postcode 4740 there were 179 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    179

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 4740 there were 164 reported cases of Deception.

    164

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in postcode 4740 there were 138 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    138

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 4740 there were 59 reported cases of Arson.

    59

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in postcode 4740 there were 47 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    47

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in postcode 4740 there were 38 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    38

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in postcode 4740 there were 37 reported cases of Robbery.

    37

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 4740 there were 4 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    4


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 4740

    1 in 102

    In 2024 in 4740 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 102

  • 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

  • 4740

    1 in 18

    In 2024 in 4740 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 18

  • 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 4740 rank in crime?

4740 postcode is ranked 99.36/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 4740 a safe postcode?

4740 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 4740?

The top crime types in 4740 are Theft, Drug dealing and trafficking, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in 4740?

2,570 Theft cases were reported in 4740 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 4740?

Crime in 4740 has increased by 3.63% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 4740 in 2024?

There were 4 Homicide and related offences cases in 4740 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 4740?

The least safe suburb in 4740 is Mackay, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 4740?

The safest suburb in 4740 is Haliday Bay, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 4740 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 4740 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Mackay, Paget and Cremorne (Qld).


Suburbs in Post Code 4740

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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