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Crime rate in South Mackay, QLD, Australia, 4740

Suburb in Mackay

Crime Rank: 20/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,918 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 7.35 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 717 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 103.64 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 67 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 309 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.68 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
44.67 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
77.53% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
83.53% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year South Mackay crime trends

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South Mackay crime compared

Top crime types in South Mackay:


  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in South Mackay there were 168 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    168

  • Theft

    In 2024 in South Mackay there were 129 reported cases of Theft.

    129

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in South Mackay there were 68 reported cases of Property damage.

    68

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in South Mackay there were 67 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    67

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in South Mackay there were 67 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    67

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in South Mackay there were 61 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    61

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in South Mackay there were 47 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    47

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in South Mackay there were 42 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    42

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in South Mackay there were 25 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    25

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in South Mackay there were 11 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    11

  • Deception

    In 2024 in South Mackay there were 7 reported cases of Deception.

    7

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in South Mackay there were 7 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    7

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in South Mackay there were 6 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in South Mackay there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2024 in South Mackay there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in South Mackay there were 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in South Mackay there were 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • South Mackay

    1 in 103

    In 2024 in South Mackay your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 103

  • 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 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • South Mackay

    1 in 22

    In 2024 in South Mackay your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • 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 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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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 Drug dealing and trafficking, Theft, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in South Mackay?

168 Drug dealing and trafficking cases were reported in South Mackay in 2024.

Is crime increasing in South Mackay?

Crime in South Mackay has increased by 2.28% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in South Mackay in 2024?

There were 2 Homicide and related offences cases in South Mackay in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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