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Crime rate in West Rockhampton, QLD, Australia, 4700

Suburb in Rockhampton

Crime Rank: 18/100

(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 190 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 102.81 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 15 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 109 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.12 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
58.98 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
73.34% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
88.7% 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 2025 in West Rockhampton there were 69 reported cases of Theft.

    69

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in West Rockhampton there were 17 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    17

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in West Rockhampton there were 16 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    16

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in West Rockhampton there were 16 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    16

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in West Rockhampton there were 15 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    15

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in West Rockhampton there were 14 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    14

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in West Rockhampton there were 13 reported cases of Property damage.

    13

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in West Rockhampton there were 11 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    11

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in West Rockhampton there were 6 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    6

  • Deception

    In 2025 in West Rockhampton there were 5 reported cases of Deception.

    5

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in West Rockhampton there were 5 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in West Rockhampton there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in West Rockhampton there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • West Rockhampton

    1 in 123

    In 2025 in West Rockhampton your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 123

  • QLD

    1 in 120

    In 2025 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 120

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • West Rockhampton

    1 in 17

    In 2025 in West Rockhampton your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 17

  • QLD

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 18/100 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, Disorderly and offensive conduct, Motor Vehicle Theft.

What is the most reported crime in West Rockhampton?

69 Theft cases were reported in West Rockhampton in 2025.

Is crime increasing in West Rockhampton?

Crime in West Rockhampton has increased by 47.29% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in West Rockhampton in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in West Rockhampton in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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