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Crime rate in Atherton, QLD, Australia, 4883

Suburb in Tablelands

Crime Rank: 29/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    7,724

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    94.19 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    1,104

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    142.93

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    113

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

  • Property Crimes

    495

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    14.63

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    64.09

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    86.1%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    89.96%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Atherton there were 196 cases of Theft.

    196

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Atherton there were 160 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    160

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Atherton there were 143 cases of Property damage.

    143

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Atherton there were 134 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    134

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Atherton there were 120 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    120

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Atherton there were 113 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    113

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Atherton there were 109 cases of Assault and related offences.

    109

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Atherton there were 34 cases of Deception.

    34

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Atherton there were 22 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    22

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Atherton there were 20 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    20

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Atherton there were 19 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    19

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Atherton there were 12 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    12

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Atherton there were 10 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    10

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Atherton there were 6 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Atherton there were 3 cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Atherton there were 2 cases of Arson.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in Atherton there were 1 cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Atherton

    1 in 68

    In 2023 in Atherton your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 68

  • QLD

    1 in 131

    In 2023 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 131

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Atherton

    1 in 16

    In 2023 in Atherton your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 16

  • QLD

    1 in 22

    In 2023 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Atherton rank in crime?

Atherton suburb is ranked 29/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Atherton a safe suburb?

Atherton suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Atherton?

The top crime types in Atherton are Theft, Disorderly and offensive conduct, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Atherton?

196 Theft cases were reported in Atherton in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Atherton?

Crime in Atherton has decreased by 12.17% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Atherton in 2023?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Atherton in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 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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