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Crime rate in Moffat Beach, QLD, Australia, 4551

Suburb in Sunshine Coast

Crime Rank: 14/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    2,691

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    1.38 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    221

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    82.13

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    15

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

  • Property Crimes

    82

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    5.57

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    30.47

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    68.26%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    75.58%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Moffat Beach there were 73 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    73

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Moffat Beach there were 45 cases of Theft.

    45

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Moffat Beach there were 22 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    22

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Moffat Beach there were 20 cases of Property damage.

    20

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Moffat Beach there were 15 cases of Assault and related offences.

    15

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Moffat Beach there were 11 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    11

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Moffat Beach there were 11 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    11

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Moffat Beach there were 6 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    6

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Moffat Beach there were 6 cases of Deception.

    6

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Moffat Beach there were 5 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    5

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Moffat Beach there were 5 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Moffat Beach there were 1 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Moffat Beach there were 1 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Moffat Beach

    1 in 179

    In 2023 in Moffat Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 179

  • 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

  • Moffat Beach

    1 in 33

    In 2023 in Moffat Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 33

  • 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Moffat Beach rank in crime?

Moffat Beach suburb is ranked 14/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Moffat Beach a safe suburb?

Moffat Beach suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Moffat Beach?

The top crime types in Moffat Beach are Drug dealing and trafficking, Theft, Transport regulation offences.

What is the most reported crime in Moffat Beach?

73 Drug dealing and trafficking cases were reported in Moffat Beach in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Moffat Beach?

Crime in Moffat Beach has increased by 74.02% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Moffat Beach in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Moffat 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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