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Crime rate in Walkerston, QLD, Australia, 4751

Suburb in Mackay

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    3,615

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    13.88 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    99

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    27.39

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    4

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

  • Property Crimes

    60

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    1.11

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    16.60

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    52.81%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    58.67%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Walkerston there were 36 cases of Theft.

    36

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Walkerston there were 12 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    12

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Walkerston there were 12 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    12

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Walkerston there were 11 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    11

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Walkerston there were 7 cases of Property damage.

    7

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Walkerston there were 7 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    7

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Walkerston there were 5 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    5

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Walkerston there were 4 cases of Deception.

    4

  • Assault and related offences

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

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Walkerston there were 1 cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Walkerston there were 1 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Walkerston

    1 in 904

    In 2023 in Walkerston your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 904

  • 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

  • Walkerston

    1 in 60

    In 2023 in Walkerston your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 60

  • 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 Walkerston rank in crime?

Walkerston suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Walkerston a safe suburb?

Walkerston suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Walkerston?

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

What is the most reported crime in Walkerston?

36 Theft cases were reported in Walkerston in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Walkerston?

Crime in Walkerston has increased by 1.02% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Walkerston in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Walkerston 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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