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Crime rate in Paluma, QLD, Australia, 4816

Suburb in Townsville

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    87

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    2,297.73 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    5

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    57.47

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    0

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

  • Property Crimes
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    2

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    0.00

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    22.99

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    0%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    67.9%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Paluma there were 2 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Paluma there were 1 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Paluma there were 1 cases of Theft.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Paluma there were 1 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Paluma

    1 in 0

    In 2023 in Paluma your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 0

  • 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

  • Paluma

    1 in 44

    In 2023 in Paluma your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 44

  • 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 Paluma rank in crime?

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

Is Paluma a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Paluma?

The top crime types in Paluma are Drug dealing and trafficking, Burglary/Break and enter, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Paluma?

2 Drug dealing and trafficking cases were reported in Paluma in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Paluma?

Crime in Paluma has increased by 25% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Paluma in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Paluma 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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