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Crime rate in Maroochy River, QLD, Australia, 4561

Suburb in Sunshine Coast

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    1,667

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    25.90 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    30

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    18.00

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    5

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

  • Property Crimes

    12

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    3.00

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    7.20

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    58.69%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    41.41%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Maroochy River there were 10 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    10

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Maroochy River there were 6 cases of Theft.

    6

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Maroochy River there were 5 cases of Assault and related offences.

    5

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Maroochy River there were 5 cases of Property damage.

    5

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Maroochy River there were 2 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Maroochy River there were 1 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Maroochy River there were 1 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Maroochy River

    1 in 333

    In 2023 in Maroochy River your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 333

  • 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

  • Maroochy River

    1 in 139

    In 2023 in Maroochy River your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 139

  • 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 Maroochy River rank in crime?

Maroochy River suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Maroochy River a safe suburb?

Maroochy River suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Maroochy River?

The top crime types in Maroochy River are Drug dealing and trafficking, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Maroochy River?

10 Drug dealing and trafficking cases were reported in Maroochy River in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Maroochy River?

Crime in Maroochy River has decreased by 6.25% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Maroochy River in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Maroochy River 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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