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Crime rate in Maroochydore, QLD, Australia, 4558

Suburb in Sunshine Coast

Crime Rank: 21/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    20,629

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    13.02 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    3,211

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    155.65

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    175

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

  • Property Crimes

    1,521

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    8.48

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    73.73

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    76.6%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    91.7%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Maroochydore there were 1,093 cases of Theft.

    1,093

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Maroochydore there were 504 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    504

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Maroochydore there were 396 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    396

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Maroochydore there were 241 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    241

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Maroochydore there were 196 cases of Property damage.

    196

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Maroochydore there were 167 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    167

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Maroochydore there were 149 cases of Assault and related offences.

    149

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Maroochydore there were 133 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    133

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Maroochydore there were 97 cases of Deception.

    97

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Maroochydore there were 63 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    63

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Maroochydore there were 62 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    62

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Maroochydore there were 32 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    32

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Maroochydore there were 26 cases of Robbery.

    26

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Maroochydore there were 26 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    26

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Maroochydore there were 24 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    24

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Maroochydore there were 2 cases of Arson.

    2

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Maroochydore

    1 in 118

    In 2023 in Maroochydore your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 118

  • 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

  • Maroochydore

    1 in 14

    In 2023 in Maroochydore your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 14

  • 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 Maroochydore rank in crime?

Maroochydore suburb is ranked 21/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Maroochydore a safe suburb?

Maroochydore suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Maroochydore?

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

What is the most reported crime in Maroochydore?

1,093 Theft cases were reported in Maroochydore in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Maroochydore?

Crime in Maroochydore has increased by 3.41% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Maroochydore in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Maroochydore 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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