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Crime rate in Moa Island, QLD, Australia, 4875

Suburb in Torres Strait Island

Crime Rank: 13/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 432 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 170.74 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 9 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 20.83 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 6 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 3 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
13.89 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
6.94 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
84.51% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
40.75% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Moa Island crime trends

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Moa Island crime compared

Top crime types in Moa Island:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Moa Island there were 6 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    6

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Moa Island there were 2 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Moa Island there were 1 reported cases of Property damage.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Moa Island

    1 in 72

    In 2024 in Moa Island your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 72

  • QLD

    1 in 123

    In 2024 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 123

  • Australia

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Moa Island

    1 in 144

    In 2024 in Moa Island your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 144

  • QLD

    1 in 22

    In 2024 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • Australia

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Moa Island rank in crime?

Moa Island suburb is ranked 13/100 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 a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Moa Island?

The top crime types in Moa Island are Assault and related offences, Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Moa Island?

6 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Moa Island in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Moa Island?

Crime in Moa Island has decreased by 40% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Moa Island in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Moa Island in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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