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Crime rate in West Rockhampton, QLD, Australia, 4700

Suburb in Rockhampton

Crime Rank: 17/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,848 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 6.33 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 129 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 69.81 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 19 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 65 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.28 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
35.17 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
82.09% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
78.2% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year West Rockhampton crime trends

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West Rockhampton crime compared

Top crime types in West Rockhampton:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in West Rockhampton there were 26 reported cases of Theft.

    26

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in West Rockhampton there were 16 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    16

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in West Rockhampton there were 14 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    14

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in West Rockhampton there were 14 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    14

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in West Rockhampton there were 13 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    13

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in West Rockhampton there were 12 reported cases of Property damage.

    12

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in West Rockhampton there were 10 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    10

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in West Rockhampton there were 6 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    6

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in West Rockhampton there were 6 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in West Rockhampton there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in West Rockhampton there were 3 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in West Rockhampton there were 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Deception

    In 2024 in West Rockhampton there were 2 reported cases of Deception.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in West Rockhampton there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • West Rockhampton

    1 in 97

    In 2024 in West Rockhampton your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 97

  • 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 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • West Rockhampton

    1 in 28

    In 2024 in West Rockhampton your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

  • 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 27

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does West Rockhampton rank in crime?

West Rockhampton suburb is ranked 17/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is West Rockhampton a safe suburb?

West Rockhampton suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in West Rockhampton?

The top crime types in West Rockhampton are Theft, Assault and related offences, Motor Vehicle Theft.

What is the most reported crime in West Rockhampton?

26 Theft cases were reported in West Rockhampton in 2024.

Is crime increasing in West Rockhampton?

Crime in West Rockhampton has decreased by 28.73% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in West Rockhampton in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in West Rockhampton in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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