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Crime rate in Murgon, QLD, Australia, 4605

Suburb in South Burnett

Crime Rank: 72/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    2,220

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    65.13 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    788

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    354.95

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    76

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

  • Property Crimes

    417

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    34.23

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    187.84

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    95.28%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    97.47%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Murgon there were 155 cases of Theft.

    155

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Murgon there were 134 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    134

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Murgon there were 116 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    116

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Murgon there were 87 cases of Property damage.

    87

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Murgon there were 67 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    67

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Murgon there were 62 cases of Assault and related offences.

    62

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Murgon there were 48 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    48

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Murgon there were 39 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    39

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Murgon there were 31 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    31

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Murgon there were 14 cases of Robbery.

    14

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Murgon there were 10 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    10

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Murgon there were 8 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    8

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Murgon there were 6 cases of Deception.

    6

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Murgon there were 6 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    6

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Murgon there were 3 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Murgon there were 2 cases of Arson.

    2

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Murgon

    1 in 29

    In 2023 in Murgon your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 29

  • 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

  • Murgon

    1 in 5

    In 2023 in Murgon your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 5

  • 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 Murgon rank in crime?

Murgon suburb is ranked 72/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Murgon a safe suburb?

Murgon suburb is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Murgon?

The top crime types in Murgon are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Disorderly and offensive conduct.

What is the most reported crime in Murgon?

155 Theft cases were reported in Murgon in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Murgon?

Crime in Murgon has increased by 23.7% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Murgon in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Murgon 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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