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Crime rate in Mermaid Waters, QLD, Australia, 4218

Suburb in Gold Coast

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 13,088 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 7.07 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 885 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 67.62 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 56 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 525 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.28 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
40.11 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
63.61% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
82.07% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Mermaid Waters crime trends

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Mermaid Waters crime compared

Top crime types in Mermaid Waters:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Mermaid Waters there were 276 reported cases of Theft.

    276

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Mermaid Waters there were 117 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    117

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Mermaid Waters there were 112 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    112

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Mermaid Waters there were 69 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    69

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Mermaid Waters there were 65 reported cases of Property damage.

    65

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Mermaid Waters there were 64 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    64

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Mermaid Waters there were 47 reported cases of Deception.

    47

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Mermaid Waters there were 46 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    46

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Mermaid Waters there were 31 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    31

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Mermaid Waters there were 14 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    14

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Mermaid Waters there were 12 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    12

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Mermaid Waters there were 10 reported cases of Robbery.

    10

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Mermaid Waters there were 9 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    9

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Mermaid Waters there were 8 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Mermaid Waters there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Mermaid Waters there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Mermaid Waters

    1 in 234

    In 2023 in Mermaid Waters your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 234

  • 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 Waters

    1 in 25

    In 2023 in Mermaid Waters your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 25

  • 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 Waters rank in crime?

Mermaid Waters suburb is ranked 12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Mermaid Waters a safe suburb?

Mermaid Waters suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Mermaid Waters?

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

What is the most reported crime in Mermaid Waters?

276 Theft cases were reported in Mermaid Waters in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Mermaid Waters?

Crime in Mermaid Waters has increased by 11.88% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Mermaid Waters in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Mermaid Waters 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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