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Crime rate in 4878 Post Code, QLD, Australia

Crime Rank: 79.2/100

(79.2% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 15,050 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 50.51 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,349 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 89.63 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 140 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 700 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.30 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
46.51 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
62.15% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
82.42% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 4878 crime trends

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post code 4878 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 4878:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 4878 there were 327 reported cases of Theft.

    327

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 4878 there were 180 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    180

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in postcode 4878 there were 163 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    163

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in postcode 4878 there were 140 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    140

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 4878 there were 131 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    131

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 4878 there were 129 reported cases of Property damage.

    129

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in postcode 4878 there were 76 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    76

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 4878 there were 62 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    62

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in postcode 4878 there were 43 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    43

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 4878 there were 24 reported cases of Deception.

    24

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in postcode 4878 there were 23 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    23

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 4878 there were 21 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    21

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in postcode 4878 there were 18 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    18

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 4878 there were 9 reported cases of Robbery.

    9

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 4878 there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in postcode 4878 there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 4878

    1 in 108

    In 2025 in 4878 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

  • 4878

    1 in 22

    In 2025 in 4878 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • 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 4878 rank in crime?

4878 postcode is ranked 79.2/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 4878 a safe postcode?

4878 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 4878?

The top crime types in 4878 are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Transport regulation offences.

What is the most reported crime in 4878?

327 Theft cases were reported in 4878 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 4878?

Crime in 4878 has increased by 17.41% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 4878 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 4878 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 4878?

The least safe suburb in 4878 is Barron, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 4878?

The safest suburb in 4878 is Caravonica, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 4878 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 4878 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Barron, Yorkeys Knob and Holloways Beach.


Suburbs in Post Code 4878

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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