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Crime rate in Currajong, QLD, Australia, 4812

Suburb in Townsville

Crime Rank: 36/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    2,490

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    2.10 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    446

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    179.12

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    40

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

  • Property Crimes

    290

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    16.06

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    116.47

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    87.59%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    95.36%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Currajong there were 159 cases of Theft.

    159

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Currajong there were 68 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    68

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Currajong there were 41 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    41

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Currajong there were 31 cases of Property damage.

    31

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Currajong there were 29 cases of Assault and related offences.

    29

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Currajong there were 28 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    28

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    25

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Currajong there were 14 cases of Deception.

    14

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Currajong there were 14 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    14

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Currajong there were 11 cases of Robbery.

    11

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Currajong there were 11 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    11

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Currajong there were 6 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    6

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Currajong there were 4 cases of Arson.

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Currajong there were 3 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Currajong there were 2 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Currajong

    1 in 62

    In 2023 in Currajong your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 62

  • 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

  • Currajong

    1 in 9

    In 2023 in Currajong your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 9

  • 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 Currajong rank in crime?

Currajong suburb is ranked 36/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Currajong a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Currajong?

The top crime types in Currajong are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Drug dealing and trafficking.

What is the most reported crime in Currajong?

159 Theft cases were reported in Currajong in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Currajong?

Crime in Currajong has increased by 20.22% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Currajong in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Currajong 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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