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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)
  • Population
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    7,575

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    2.63 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    629

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    83.04

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    61

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

  • Property Crimes
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    340

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    8.05

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    44.88

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    75.61%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    84.28%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

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

    158

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    120

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    85

  • Property damage

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

    77

  • Assault and related offences

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

    56

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    33

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    32

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

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

    19

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    14

  • Deception

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

    13

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    8

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    6

  • Robbery

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

    5

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    2

  • Arson

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

    1

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


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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