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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)
  • Population

    73,785

    Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    318.12 km2

    Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    17,217

    Total number of crimes in the Postcode

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    233.34

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    1,931

    Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes

    9,340

    Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    26.17

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    126.58

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • postcodes with less
    Violent Crimes

    94.57%

    Number of postcodes with less violent crimes

  • postcodes with less
    Property Crimes

    97.63%

    Number of postcodes with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2022 in postcode 4870 there were 4,423 cases of Theft.

    4,423

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2022 in postcode 4870 there were 2,779 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2,779

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2022 in postcode 4870 there were 2,127 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2,127

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2022 in postcode 4870 there were 1,801 cases of Assault and related offences.

    1,801

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2022 in postcode 4870 there were 1,465 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1,465

  • Property damage

    In 2022 in postcode 4870 there were 1,265 cases of Property damage.

    1,265

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2022 in postcode 4870 there were 969 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    969

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2022 in postcode 4870 there were 847 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    847

  • Deception

    In 2022 in postcode 4870 there were 485 cases of Deception.

    485

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2022 in postcode 4870 there were 237 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    237

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2022 in postcode 4870 there were 212 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    212

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2022 in postcode 4870 there were 193 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    193

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2022 in postcode 4870 there were 175 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    175

  • Robbery

    In 2022 in postcode 4870 there were 126 cases of Robbery.

    126

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2022 in postcode 4870 there were 83 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    83

  • Arson

    In 2022 in postcode 4870 there were 26 cases of Arson.

    26

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2022 in postcode 4870 there were 4 cases of Homicide and related offences.

    4

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 4870

    1 in 38

    In 2022 in 4870 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 38

  • QLD

    1 in 151

    In 2022 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 151

  • Australia

    1 in 105

    In 2022 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 105

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • 4870

    1 in 8

    In 2022 in 4870 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 8

  • QLD

    1 in 24

    In 2022 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • Australia

    1 in 31

    In 2022 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

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Frequenly 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, Burglary/Break and enter, Disorderly and offensive conduct.

What is the most reported crime in 4870?

4,423 Theft cases were reported in 4870 in 2022.

Is crime increasing in 4870?

Crime in 4870 has increased by 19.92% from 2021 to 2022.

How many murders were in 4870 in 2022?

There were 4 Homicide and related offences cases in 4870 in 2022.

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 Kanimbla (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 2022 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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