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Crime rate in Palm Island, QLD, Australia, 4816

Suburb in Hinchinbrook

Crime Rank: 100/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,138 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 88.85 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 853 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 398.97 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 372 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 195 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
173.99 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
91.21 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
99.29% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
93.67% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Palm Island crime trends

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Palm Island crime compared

Top crime types in Palm Island:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Palm Island there were 371 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    371

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Palm Island there were 99 reported cases of Property damage.

    99

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Palm Island there were 63 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    63

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Palm Island there were 61 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    61

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Palm Island there were 53 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    53

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Palm Island there were 50 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    50

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Palm Island there were 48 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    48

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Palm Island there were 34 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    34

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Palm Island there were 31 reported cases of Theft.

    31

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Palm Island there were 15 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    15

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Palm Island there were 8 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    8

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Palm Island there were 7 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    7

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Palm Island there were 5 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Palm Island there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Palm Island there were 3 reported cases of Deception.

    3

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in Palm Island there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Palm Island

    1 in 6

    In 2024 in Palm Island your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 6

  • QLD

    1 in 123

    In 2024 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 123

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Palm Island

    1 in 11

    In 2024 in Palm Island your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 11

  • QLD

    1 in 22

    In 2024 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Palm Island rank in crime?

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

Is Palm Island a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Palm Island?

The top crime types in Palm Island are Assault and related offences, Property damage, Drug dealing and trafficking.

What is the most reported crime in Palm Island?

371 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Palm Island in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Palm Island?

Crime in Palm Island has decreased by 21.74% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Palm Island in 2024?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Palm Island in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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