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Crime rate in Port Douglas, QLD, Australia, 4877

Suburb in Douglas

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    3,650

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    10.17 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    275

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    75.34

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    20

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

  • Property Crimes

    116

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    5.48

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    31.78

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    67.89%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    76.51%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Port Douglas there were 52 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    52

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Port Douglas there were 51 cases of Theft.

    51

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Port Douglas there were 44 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    44

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Port Douglas there were 31 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    31

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Port Douglas there were 23 cases of Property damage.

    23

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Port Douglas there were 20 cases of Assault and related offences.

    20

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Port Douglas there were 18 cases of Deception.

    18

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Port Douglas there were 12 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    12

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Port Douglas there were 11 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    11

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Port Douglas there were 5 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Port Douglas there were 5 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Port Douglas there were 2 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Port Douglas there were 1 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Port Douglas

    1 in 183

    In 2023 in Port Douglas your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 183

  • 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

  • Port Douglas

    1 in 31

    In 2023 in Port Douglas your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • 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 Port Douglas rank in crime?

Port Douglas suburb is ranked 12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Port Douglas a safe suburb?

Port Douglas suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Port Douglas?

The top crime types in Port Douglas are Transport regulation offences, Theft, Disorderly and offensive conduct.

What is the most reported crime in Port Douglas?

52 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Port Douglas in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Port Douglas?

Crime in Port Douglas has decreased by 8.03% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Port Douglas in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Port Douglas 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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