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Crime rate in Maroochydore, QLD, Australia, 4558

Suburb in Sunshine Coast

Crime Rank: 21/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 20,629 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 13.02 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 3,211 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 155.65 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 175 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,521 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.48 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
73.73 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
76.6% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
91.7% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Maroochydore crime trends

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Maroochydore crime compared

Top crime types in Maroochydore:


  • Theft

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

    1,093

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    504

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    396

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    241

  • Property damage

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

    196

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    167

  • Assault and related offences

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

    149

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    133

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Maroochydore there were 97 reported cases of Deception.

    97

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

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

    63

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    62

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    32

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Maroochydore there were 26 reported cases of Robbery.

    26

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    26

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    24

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Maroochydore there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2


Crime Types explained

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

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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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