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Crime rate in Port Douglas, QLD, Australia, 4877

Suburb in Douglas

Crime Rank: 13/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,650 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 10.17 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 284 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 77.81 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 26 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 106 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.12 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
29.04 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
70.75% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
74.06% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Port Douglas crime trends

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Port Douglas crime compared

Top crime types in Port Douglas:


  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Port Douglas there were 61 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    61

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Port Douglas there were 58 reported cases of Theft.

    58

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Port Douglas there were 35 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    35

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Port Douglas there were 26 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    26

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Port Douglas there were 26 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    26

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Port Douglas there were 24 reported cases of Property damage.

    24

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Port Douglas there were 22 reported cases of Deception.

    22

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Port Douglas there were 19 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    19

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Port Douglas there were 6 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    6

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Port Douglas there were 5 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    5

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Port Douglas there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Port Douglas there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Port Douglas

    1 in 140

    In 2025 in Port Douglas your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 140

  • QLD

    1 in 120

    In 2025 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 120

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Port Douglas

    1 in 34

    In 2025 in Port Douglas your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 34

  • QLD

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 Port Douglas rank in crime?

Port Douglas suburb is ranked 13/100 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?

61 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Port Douglas in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Port Douglas?

Crime in Port Douglas has decreased by 17.2% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Port Douglas in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Port Douglas in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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