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Crime rate in Margate (Qld), QLD, Australia, 4019

Suburb in Moreton Bay

Crime Rank: 18/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 7,575 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.63 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 629 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 83.04 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 61 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 340 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.05 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
44.88 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
75.61% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
84.28% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Margate (Qld) crime trends

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Margate (Qld) crime compared

Top crime types in Margate (Qld):


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Margate (Qld) there were 158 reported cases of Theft.

    158

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Margate (Qld) there were 120 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    120

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Margate (Qld) there were 85 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    85

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Margate (Qld) there were 77 reported cases of Property damage.

    77

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Margate (Qld) there were 56 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    56

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Margate (Qld) there were 33 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    33

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Margate (Qld) there were 32 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    32

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Margate (Qld) there were 19 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    19

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Margate (Qld) there were 14 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    14

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Margate (Qld) there were 13 reported cases of Deception.

    13

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Margate (Qld) there were 8 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    8

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Margate (Qld) there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Margate (Qld) there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Margate (Qld) there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Margate (Qld) there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Margate (Qld)

    1 in 124

    In 2023 in Margate (Qld) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 124

  • 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

  • Margate (Qld)

    1 in 22

    In 2023 in Margate (Qld) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • 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 Margate (Qld) rank in crime?

Margate (Qld) suburb is ranked 18/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Margate (Qld) a safe suburb?

Margate (Qld) suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Margate (Qld)?

The top crime types in Margate (Qld) are Theft, Drug dealing and trafficking, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Margate (Qld)?

158 Theft cases were reported in Margate (Qld) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Margate (Qld)?

Crime in Margate (Qld) has increased by 6.61% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Margate (Qld) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Margate (Qld) 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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