| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
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 |
18,940 | Total number of crimes in the Postcode |
Crimes per 1000 people |
256.69 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
2,590 | Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
8,587 | Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
35.10 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
116.38 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
postcodes with less Violent Crimes |
95.37% | Number of postcodes with less violent crimes |
|
postcodes with less Property Crimes |
96.54% | Number of postcodes with less property crimes |
In 2025 in postcode 4870 there were 4,737 reported cases of Theft.
4,737
In 2025 in postcode 4870 there were 2,524 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
2,524
In 2025 in postcode 4870 there were 2,443 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
2,443
In 2025 in postcode 4870 there were 2,293 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
2,293
In 2025 in postcode 4870 there were 1,803 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
1,803
In 2025 in postcode 4870 there were 1,484 reported cases of Property damage.
1,484
In 2025 in postcode 4870 there were 1,308 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.
1,308
In 2025 in postcode 4870 there were 539 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.
539
In 2025 in postcode 4870 there were 416 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
416
In 2025 in postcode 4870 there were 366 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
366
In 2025 in postcode 4870 there were 355 reported cases of Deception.
355
In 2025 in postcode 4870 there were 198 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
198
In 2025 in postcode 4870 there were 160 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
160
In 2025 in postcode 4870 there were 145 reported cases of Robbery.
145
In 2025 in postcode 4870 there were 143 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
143
In 2025 in postcode 4870 there were 24 reported cases of Arson.
24
In 2025 in postcode 4870 there were 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.
2
1 in 28
In 2025 in 4870 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 28
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 9
In 2025 in 4870 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 9
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
4870 postcode is ranked 99.92/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
4870 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.
The top crime types in 4870 are Theft, Drug dealing and trafficking, Assault and related offences.
4,737 Theft cases were reported in 4870 in 2025.
Crime in 4870 has increased by 7.7% from 2024 to 2025.
There were 2 Homicide and related offences cases in 4870 in 2025.
The least safe suburb in 4870 is Cairns City, by rank and violent crimes rate.
The safest suburb in 4870 is Lamb Range, by rank and violent crimes rate.
Most dangerous suburbs in 4870 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Cairns City, Portsmith and Cairns North.
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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