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Crime rate in Hermit Park, QLD, Australia, 4812

Suburb in Townsville

Crime Rank: 47/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    3,512

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    2.14 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    701

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    199.60

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    90

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

  • Property Crimes

    365

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    25.63

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    103.93

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    93.1%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    94.6%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Hermit Park there were 153 cases of Theft.

    153

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Hermit Park there were 103 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    103

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Hermit Park there were 100 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    100

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Hermit Park there were 84 cases of Assault and related offences.

    84

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Hermit Park there were 64 cases of Property damage.

    64

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Hermit Park there were 44 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    44

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Hermit Park there were 42 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    42

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Hermit Park there were 38 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    38

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Hermit Park there were 22 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    22

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Hermit Park there were 15 cases of Deception.

    15

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Hermit Park there were 12 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    12

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Hermit Park there were 10 cases of Arson.

    10

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Hermit Park there were 6 cases of Robbery.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Hermit Park there were 6 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Hermit Park there were 2 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Hermit Park

    1 in 39

    In 2023 in Hermit Park your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 39

  • 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

  • Hermit Park

    1 in 10

    In 2023 in Hermit Park your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 10

  • 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 Hermit Park rank in crime?

Hermit Park suburb is ranked 47/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Hermit Park a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Hermit Park?

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

What is the most reported crime in Hermit Park?

153 Theft cases were reported in Hermit Park in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Hermit Park?

Crime in Hermit Park has increased by 23.85% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Hermit Park in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Hermit Park 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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