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Crime rate in Mermaid Beach, QLD, Australia, 4218

Suburb in Gold Coast

Crime Rank: 16/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 7,329 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.53 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 679 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 92.65 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 45 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 360 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.14 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
49.12 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
70.3% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
85.96% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Mermaid Beach crime trends

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Mermaid Beach crime compared

Top crime types in Mermaid Beach:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Mermaid Beach there were 180 reported cases of Theft.

    180

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Mermaid Beach there were 98 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    98

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Mermaid Beach there were 98 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    98

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Mermaid Beach there were 74 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    74

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Mermaid Beach there were 45 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    45

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Mermaid Beach there were 42 reported cases of Property damage.

    42

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Mermaid Beach there were 40 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    40

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Mermaid Beach there were 39 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    39

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Mermaid Beach there were 22 reported cases of Deception.

    22

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Mermaid Beach there were 11 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    11

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Mermaid Beach there were 7 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    7

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Mermaid Beach there were 7 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    7

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Mermaid Beach there were 7 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    7

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Mermaid Beach there were 6 reported cases of Robbery.

    6

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Mermaid Beach there were 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Mermaid Beach

    1 in 163

    In 2023 in Mermaid Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 163

  • 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

  • Mermaid Beach

    1 in 20

    In 2023 in Mermaid Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • 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 Mermaid Beach rank in crime?

Mermaid Beach suburb is ranked 16/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Mermaid Beach a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Mermaid Beach?

The top crime types in Mermaid Beach are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Drug dealing and trafficking.

What is the most reported crime in Mermaid Beach?

180 Theft cases were reported in Mermaid Beach in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Mermaid Beach?

Crime in Mermaid Beach has increased by 15.28% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Mermaid Beach in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Mermaid Beach 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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