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Crime rate in Smithfield (Qld), QLD, Australia, 4878

Suburb in Cairns

Crime Rank: 25/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    6,664

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    13.11 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    875

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    131.30

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    81

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

  • Property Crimes

    529

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    12.15

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    79.38

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    83.23%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    92.4%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Smithfield (Qld) there were 306 cases of Theft.

    306

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Smithfield (Qld) there were 112 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    112

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Smithfield (Qld) there were 83 cases of Property damage.

    83

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Smithfield (Qld) there were 81 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    81

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Smithfield (Qld) there were 80 cases of Assault and related offences.

    80

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Smithfield (Qld) there were 57 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    57

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Smithfield (Qld) there were 47 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    47

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Smithfield (Qld) there were 28 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    28

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Smithfield (Qld) there were 27 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    27

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Smithfield (Qld) there were 20 cases of Deception.

    20

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Smithfield (Qld) there were 17 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    17

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Smithfield (Qld) there were 9 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    9

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Smithfield (Qld) there were 6 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Smithfield (Qld) there were 1 cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Smithfield (Qld) there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Smithfield (Qld)

    1 in 82

    In 2023 in Smithfield (Qld) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 82

  • 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

  • Smithfield (Qld)

    1 in 13

    In 2023 in Smithfield (Qld) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 13

  • 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Smithfield (Qld) rank in crime?

Smithfield (Qld) suburb is ranked 25/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Smithfield (Qld) a safe suburb?

Smithfield (Qld) suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Smithfield (Qld)?

The top crime types in Smithfield (Qld) are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Smithfield (Qld)?

306 Theft cases were reported in Smithfield (Qld) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Smithfield (Qld)?

Crime in Smithfield (Qld) has increased by 56.53% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Smithfield (Qld) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Smithfield (Qld) 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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