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Crime rate in Moa Island, QLD, Australia, 4875

Suburb in Torres Strait Island

Crime Rank: 19/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    432

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    170.74 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    15

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    34.72

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    8

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

  • Property Crimes

    4

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    18.52

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    9.26

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    89.62%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    45.58%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Moa Island there were 8 cases of Assault and related offences.

    8

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Moa Island there were 4 cases of Property damage.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Moa Island there were 2 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Moa Island there were 1 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Moa Island

    1 in 54

    In 2023 in Moa Island your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 54

  • 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

  • Moa Island

    1 in 108

    In 2023 in Moa Island your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 108

  • 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 Moa Island rank in crime?

Moa Island suburb is ranked 19/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Moa Island a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Moa Island?

The top crime types in Moa Island are Assault and related offences, Property damage, Other crimes against the person.

What is the most reported crime in Moa Island?

8 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Moa Island in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Moa Island?

Crime in Moa Island has decreased by 31.82% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Moa Island in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Moa Island 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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