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Crime rate in Mackay, QLD, Australia, 4740

Suburb in Mackay

Crime Rank: 100/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    4,026

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    3.96 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    2,632

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    653.75

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    208

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

  • Property Crimes

    1,096

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    51.66

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    272.23

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    97.04%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    98.27%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Mackay there were 673 cases of Theft.

    673

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Mackay there were 546 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    546

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Mackay there were 354 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    354

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Mackay there were 203 cases of Property damage.

    203

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Mackay there were 198 cases of Assault and related offences.

    198

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Mackay there were 193 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    193

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Mackay there were 180 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    180

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Mackay there were 90 cases of Deception.

    90

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Mackay there were 43 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    43

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Mackay there were 43 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    43

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Mackay there were 39 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    39

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Mackay there were 24 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    24

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Mackay there were 20 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    20

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Mackay there were 15 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    15

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Mackay there were 10 cases of Robbery.

    10

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Mackay there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Mackay

    1 in 19

    In 2023 in Mackay your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 19

  • 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

  • Mackay

    1 in 4

    In 2023 in Mackay your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 4

  • 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 Mackay rank in crime?

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

Is Mackay a safe suburb?

Mackay suburb is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Mackay?

The top crime types in Mackay are Theft, Disorderly and offensive conduct, Drug dealing and trafficking.

What is the most reported crime in Mackay?

673 Theft cases were reported in Mackay in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Mackay?

Crime in Mackay has increased by 2.89% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Mackay in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 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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