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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)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,186 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 66.23 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 153 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 129.01 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 37 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 70 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
31.20 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
59.02 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
94.73% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
88.76% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Bamaga crime trends

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Bamaga crime compared

Top crime types in Bamaga:


  • Assault and related offences

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

    36

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    21

  • Property damage

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

    20

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Bamaga there were 20 reported cases of Theft.

    20

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    20

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    12

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    9

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

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

    8

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Bamaga there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Bamaga there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

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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