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Crime rate in South Mackay, QLD, Australia, 4740

Suburb in Mackay

Crime Rank: 20/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    6,918

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    7.35 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    701

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    101.33

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    74

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

  • Property Crimes

    307

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    10.70

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    44.38

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    80.95%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    84.01%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in South Mackay there were 161 cases of Theft.

    161

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in South Mackay there were 140 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    140

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in South Mackay there were 70 cases of Assault and related offences.

    70

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in South Mackay there were 67 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    67

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in South Mackay there were 57 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    57

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in South Mackay there were 55 cases of Property damage.

    55

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in South Mackay there were 53 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    53

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in South Mackay there were 32 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    32

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in South Mackay there were 18 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    18

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in South Mackay there were 12 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    12

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in South Mackay there were 11 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    11

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in South Mackay there were 9 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    9

  • Deception

    In 2023 in South Mackay there were 8 cases of Deception.

    8

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in South Mackay there were 4 cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2023 in South Mackay there were 2 cases of Arson.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in South Mackay there were 2 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • South Mackay

    1 in 93

    In 2023 in South Mackay your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 93

  • 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

  • South Mackay

    1 in 23

    In 2023 in South Mackay your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • 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 South Mackay rank in crime?

South Mackay suburb is ranked 20/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is South Mackay a safe suburb?

South Mackay suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in South Mackay?

The top crime types in South Mackay are Theft, Drug dealing and trafficking, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in South Mackay?

161 Theft cases were reported in South Mackay in 2023.

Is crime increasing in South Mackay?

Crime in South Mackay has increased by 5.26% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in South Mackay in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in South Mackay 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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