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Crime rate in Palm Cove, QLD, Australia, 4879

Suburb in Cairns

Crime Rank: 13/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,450 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.56 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 150 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 61.22 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 12 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 94 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.90 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
38.37 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
65.76% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
80.88% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Palm Cove crime trends

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Palm Cove crime compared

Top crime types in Palm Cove:


  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Palm Cove there were 37 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    37

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Palm Cove there were 36 reported cases of Theft.

    36

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Palm Cove there were 12 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    12

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Palm Cove there were 11 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    11

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Palm Cove there were 11 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    11

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Palm Cove there were 11 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    11

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Palm Cove there were 9 reported cases of Property damage.

    9

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Palm Cove there were 7 reported cases of Deception.

    7

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Palm Cove there were 6 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    6

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Palm Cove there were 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Palm Cove there were 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Palm Cove there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Palm Cove there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Palm Cove

    1 in 204

    In 2023 in Palm Cove your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 204

  • 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

  • Palm Cove

    1 in 26

    In 2023 in Palm Cove your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

  • 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 Palm Cove rank in crime?

Palm Cove suburb is ranked 13/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Palm Cove a safe suburb?

Palm Cove suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Palm Cove?

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

What is the most reported crime in Palm Cove?

37 Burglary/Break and enter cases were reported in Palm Cove in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Palm Cove?

Crime in Palm Cove has increased by 28.21% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Palm Cove in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Palm Cove 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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