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Crime rate in 4870 Post Code, QLD, Australia

Crime Rank: 99.96/100

(99.96% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 73,785 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 318.12 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 17,586 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 238.34 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 2,417 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 8,875 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
32.76 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
120.28 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
97.06% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
96.26% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 4870 crime trends

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post code 4870 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 4870:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 4870 there were 4,674 reported cases of Theft.

    4,674

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 4870 there were 2,269 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    2,269

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 4870 there were 2,142 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2,142

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in postcode 4870 there were 1,959 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1,959

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in postcode 4870 there were 1,889 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1,889

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 4870 there were 1,517 reported cases of Property damage.

    1,517

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in postcode 4870 there were 941 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    941

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 4870 there were 525 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    525

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 4870 there were 418 reported cases of Deception.

    418

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in postcode 4870 there were 295 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    295

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in postcode 4870 there were 270 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    270

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in postcode 4870 there were 269 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    269

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in postcode 4870 there were 156 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    156

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in postcode 4870 there were 146 reported cases of Robbery.

    146

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in postcode 4870 there were 97 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    97

  • Arson

    In 2024 in postcode 4870 there were 17 reported cases of Arson.

    17

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 4870 there were 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 4870

    1 in 31

    In 2024 in 4870 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 31

  • 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

  • 4870

    1 in 8

    In 2024 in 4870 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 8

  • 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 4870 rank in crime?

4870 postcode is ranked 99.96/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 4870 a safe postcode?

4870 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 4870?

The top crime types in 4870 are Theft, Assault and related offences, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in 4870?

4,674 Theft cases were reported in 4870 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 4870?

Crime in 4870 has increased by 5.9% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 4870 in 2024?

There were 2 Homicide and related offences cases in 4870 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 4870?

The least safe suburb in 4870 is Cairns City, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 4870?

The safest suburb in 4870 is Freshwater (Qld), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 4870 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 4870 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Cairns City, Portsmith and Cairns North.


Suburbs in Post Code 4870

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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