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Crime rate in Shoal Point, QLD, Australia, 4750

Suburb in Mackay

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    1,104

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    6.77 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    69

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    62.50

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    3

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

  • Property Crimes

    38

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    2.72

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    34.42

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    57.46%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    78.37%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Shoal Point there were 20 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    20

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Shoal Point there were 12 cases of Theft.

    12

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Shoal Point there were 10 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    10

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Shoal Point there were 10 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    10

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Shoal Point there were 6 cases of Property damage.

    6

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Shoal Point there were 3 cases of Assault and related offences.

    3

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Shoal Point there were 3 cases of Deception.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Shoal Point there were 3 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Shoal Point there were 1 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Shoal Point

    1 in 368

    In 2023 in Shoal Point your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 368

  • 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

  • Shoal Point

    1 in 29

    In 2023 in Shoal Point your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 29

  • 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 Shoal Point rank in crime?

Shoal Point suburb is ranked 11/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Shoal Point a safe suburb?

Shoal Point suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Shoal Point?

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

What is the most reported crime in Shoal Point?

20 Drug dealing and trafficking cases were reported in Shoal Point in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Shoal Point?

Crime in Shoal Point has increased by 56.82% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Shoal Point in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Shoal Point 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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