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Crime rate in 4742 Post Code, QLD, Australia

Crime Rank: 40.02/100

(40.02% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,187 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 8,809.54 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 140 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 117.94 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 11 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 72 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.27 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
60.66 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
62.03% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
88.7% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 4742 crime trends

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post code 4742 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 4742:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 4742 there were 40 reported cases of Theft.

    40

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in postcode 4742 there were 26 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    26

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 4742 there were 15 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    15

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 4742 there were 11 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    11

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 4742 there were 10 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    10

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 4742 there were 10 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    10

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in postcode 4742 there were 10 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    10

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 4742 there were 6 reported cases of Property damage.

    6

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 4742 there were 6 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    6

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 4742 there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 4742 there were 2 reported cases of Deception.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 4742 there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in postcode 4742 there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 4742

    1 in 108

    In 2025 in 4742 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 108

  • 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

  • 4742

    1 in 16

    In 2025 in 4742 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 16

  • 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 4742 rank in crime?

4742 postcode is ranked 40.02/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 4742 a safe postcode?

4742 postcode is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 4742?

The top crime types in 4742 are Theft, Transport regulation offences, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in 4742?

40 Theft cases were reported in 4742 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 4742?

Crime in 4742 has increased by 34.62% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 4742 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 4742 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 4742?

The least safe suburb in 4742 is Oxford, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 4742?

The safest suburb in 4742 is Valkyrie, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 4742 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 4742 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Oxford, Kemmis and Strathfield (Qld).


Suburbs in Post Code 4742

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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