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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)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,691 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.38 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 221 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 82.13 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 15 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 82 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.57 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
30.47 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
68.26% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
75.58% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Moffat Beach crime trends

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Moffat Beach crime compared

Top crime types in Moffat Beach:


  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    73

  • Theft

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

    45

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    22

  • Property damage

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

    20

  • Assault and related offences

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

    15

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    11

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    11

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

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

    6

  • Deception

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

    6

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    5

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

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

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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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