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Crime rate in East Mackay, QLD, Australia, 4740

Suburb in Mackay

Crime Rank: 13/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    3,725

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    3.66 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    213

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    57.18

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    24

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

  • Property Crimes

    103

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    6.44

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    27.65

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    71.16%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    73%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in East Mackay there were 54 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    54

  • Theft

    In 2023 in East Mackay there were 44 cases of Theft.

    44

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in East Mackay there were 25 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    25

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in East Mackay there were 22 cases of Assault and related offences.

    22

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in East Mackay there were 19 cases of Property damage.

    19

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in East Mackay there were 15 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    15

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in East Mackay there were 15 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    15

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in East Mackay there were 7 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    7

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in East Mackay there were 5 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    5

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in East Mackay there were 3 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in East Mackay there were 2 cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Deception

    In 2023 in East Mackay there were 1 cases of Deception.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in East Mackay there were 1 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • East Mackay

    1 in 155

    In 2023 in East Mackay your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 155

  • 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

  • East Mackay

    1 in 36

    In 2023 in East Mackay your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 36

  • 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 East Mackay rank in crime?

East Mackay suburb is ranked 13/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is East Mackay a safe suburb?

East Mackay suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in East Mackay?

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

What is the most reported crime in East Mackay?

54 Drug dealing and trafficking cases were reported in East Mackay in 2023.

Is crime increasing in East Mackay?

Crime in East Mackay has decreased by 15.14% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in East Mackay in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in East Mackay 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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