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Crime rate in Ooralea, QLD, Australia, 4740

Suburb in Mackay

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    3,691

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    5.50 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    128

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    34.68

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    16

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

  • Property Crimes

    81

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    4.33

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    21.95

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    63.8%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    66.57%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Ooralea there were 47 cases of Theft.

    47

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Ooralea there were 18 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    18

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Ooralea there were 16 cases of Assault and related offences.

    16

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Ooralea there were 9 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    9

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Ooralea there were 8 cases of Property damage.

    8

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Ooralea there were 7 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    7

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    5

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Ooralea there were 5 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    5

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Ooralea there were 4 cases of Deception.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Ooralea there were 4 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Ooralea there were 3 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Ooralea there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Ooralea there were 1 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Ooralea

    1 in 231

    In 2023 in Ooralea your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 231

  • 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

  • Ooralea

    1 in 46

    In 2023 in Ooralea your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 46

  • 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 Ooralea rank in crime?

Ooralea suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Ooralea a safe suburb?

Ooralea suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Ooralea?

The top crime types in Ooralea are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Ooralea?

47 Theft cases were reported in Ooralea in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Ooralea?

Crime in Ooralea has increased by 26.73% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Ooralea in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Ooralea 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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