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Crime rate in Picnic Bay, QLD, Australia, 4819

Suburb in Townsville

Crime Rank: 22/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 367 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.06 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 33 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 89.92 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 6 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 9 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
16.35 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
24.52 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
89.55% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
69.2% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Picnic Bay crime trends

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Picnic Bay crime compared

Top crime types in Picnic Bay:


  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Picnic Bay there were 8 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    8

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Picnic Bay there were 6 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    6

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Picnic Bay there were 5 reported cases of Theft.

    5

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Picnic Bay there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Picnic Bay there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Picnic Bay there were 2 reported cases of Property damage.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Picnic Bay there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Picnic Bay there were 1 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Picnic Bay there were 1 reported cases of Deception.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Picnic Bay there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Picnic Bay there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Picnic Bay

    1 in 61

    In 2024 in Picnic Bay your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 61

  • 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

  • Picnic Bay

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in Picnic Bay your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • 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 Picnic Bay rank in crime?

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

Is Picnic Bay a safe suburb?

Picnic Bay suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Picnic Bay?

The top crime types in Picnic Bay are Transport regulation offences, Assault and related offences, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Picnic Bay?

8 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Picnic Bay in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Picnic Bay?

Crime in Picnic Bay has increased by 120% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Picnic Bay in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Picnic Bay 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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