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Crime rate in Aurukun, QLD, Australia, 4892

Suburb in Aurukun

Crime Rank: 100/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    1,101

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    7,423.99 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    1,549

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    1,406.90

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    503

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

  • Property Crimes

    237

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    456.86

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    215.26

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    99.69%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    97.83%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Aurukun there were 499 cases of Assault and related offences.

    499

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Aurukun there were 383 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    383

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Aurukun there were 131 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    131

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Aurukun there were 125 cases of Property damage.

    125

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Aurukun there were 108 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    108

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Aurukun there were 106 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    106

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Aurukun there were 54 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    54

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Aurukun there were 42 cases of Theft.

    42

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Aurukun there were 30 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    30

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Aurukun there were 25 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    25

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Aurukun there were 19 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    19

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Aurukun there were 14 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    14

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Aurukun there were 5 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Aurukun there were 4 cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Aurukun there were 2 cases of Arson.

    2

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Aurukun there were 2 cases of Deception.

    2

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Aurukun

    1 in 2

    In 2023 in Aurukun your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 2

  • 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

  • Aurukun

    1 in 5

    In 2023 in Aurukun your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 5

  • 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 Aurukun rank in crime?

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

Is Aurukun a safe suburb?

Aurukun suburb is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Aurukun?

The top crime types in Aurukun are Assault and related offences, Disorderly and offensive conduct, Other government regulatory offences.

What is the most reported crime in Aurukun?

499 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Aurukun in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Aurukun?

Crime in Aurukun has increased by 1.51% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Aurukun in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Aurukun 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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