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Crime rate in North Mackay, QLD, Australia, 4740

Suburb in Mackay

Crime Rank: 22/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    6,194

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    6.95 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    686

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    110.75

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    67

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

  • Property Crimes

    277

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    10.82

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    44.72

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    81.19%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    84.15%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in North Mackay there were 149 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    149

  • Theft

    In 2023 in North Mackay there were 120 cases of Theft.

    120

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in North Mackay there were 79 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    79

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in North Mackay there were 71 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    71

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in North Mackay there were 65 cases of Assault and related offences.

    65

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in North Mackay there were 55 cases of Property damage.

    55

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in North Mackay there were 41 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    41

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in North Mackay there were 30 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    30

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in North Mackay there were 17 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    17

  • Deception

    In 2023 in North Mackay there were 16 cases of Deception.

    16

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in North Mackay there were 16 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    16

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in North Mackay there were 15 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    15

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in North Mackay there were 7 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    7

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in North Mackay there were 2 cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in North Mackay there were 2 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in North Mackay there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • North Mackay

    1 in 92

    In 2023 in North Mackay your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 92

  • 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

  • North Mackay

    1 in 22

    In 2023 in North Mackay your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • 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 North Mackay rank in crime?

North Mackay suburb is ranked 22/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is North Mackay a safe suburb?

North Mackay suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in North Mackay?

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

What is the most reported crime in North Mackay?

149 Drug dealing and trafficking cases were reported in North Mackay in 2023.

Is crime increasing in North Mackay?

Crime in North Mackay has increased by 4.57% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in North Mackay in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in North Mackay 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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