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Crime rate in Preston (Whitsunday - Qld), QLD, Australia, 4800

Suburb in Whitsunday

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 346 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 40.74 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 26 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 75.14 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 0 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 10 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
0.00 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
28.90 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
0% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
73.54% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Preston (Whitsunday - Qld) crime trends

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Preston (Whitsunday - Qld) crime compared

Top crime types in Preston (Whitsunday - Qld):


  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Preston (Whitsunday - Qld) there were 11 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    11

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Preston (Whitsunday - Qld) there were 5 reported cases of Theft.

    5

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Preston (Whitsunday - Qld) there were 4 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    4

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Preston (Whitsunday - Qld) there were 3 reported cases of Property damage.

    3

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Preston (Whitsunday - Qld) there were 2 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Preston (Whitsunday - Qld) there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Preston (Whitsunday - Qld)

    1 in 0

    In 2024 in Preston (Whitsunday - Qld) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 0

  • 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

  • Preston (Whitsunday - Qld)

    1 in 35

    In 2024 in Preston (Whitsunday - Qld) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 35

  • 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 Preston (Whitsunday - Qld) rank in crime?

Preston (Whitsunday - Qld) suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Preston (Whitsunday - Qld) a safe suburb?

Preston (Whitsunday - Qld) suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Preston (Whitsunday - Qld)?

The top crime types in Preston (Whitsunday - Qld) are Drug dealing and trafficking, Theft, Transport regulation offences.

What is the most reported crime in Preston (Whitsunday - Qld)?

11 Drug dealing and trafficking cases were reported in Preston (Whitsunday - Qld) in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Preston (Whitsunday - Qld)?

Crime in Preston (Whitsunday - Qld) has decreased by 3.7% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Preston (Whitsunday - Qld) in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Preston (Whitsunday - Qld) 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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