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Crime rate in Bamaga, QLD, Australia, 4876

Suburb in Northern Peninsula Area

Crime Rank: 40/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    1,186

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    66.23 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    153

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    129.01

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    37

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

  • Property Crimes

    70

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    31.20

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    59.02

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    94.73%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    88.76%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Bamaga there were 36 cases of Assault and related offences.

    36

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Bamaga there were 21 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    21

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Bamaga there were 20 cases of Property damage.

    20

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Bamaga there were 20 cases of Theft.

    20

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Bamaga there were 20 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    20

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Bamaga there were 12 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    12

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Bamaga there were 9 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    9

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Bamaga there were 8 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    8

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Bamaga there were 2 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Bamaga there were 1 cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Bamaga there were 1 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Bamaga there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Bamaga there were 1 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Bamaga there were 1 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Bamaga

    1 in 32

    In 2023 in Bamaga your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 32

  • 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

  • Bamaga

    1 in 17

    In 2023 in Bamaga your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 17

  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Bamaga rank in crime?

Bamaga suburb is ranked 40/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Bamaga a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Bamaga?

The top crime types in Bamaga are Assault and related offences, Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Bamaga?

36 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Bamaga in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Bamaga?

Crime in Bamaga has decreased by 6.71% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Bamaga in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Bamaga 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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