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Crime rate in Westcourt, QLD, Australia, 4870

Suburb in Cairns

Crime Rank: 57/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,841 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.63 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 830 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 216.09 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 151 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 432 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
39.31 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
112.47 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
95.94% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
95.17% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Westcourt crime trends

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Westcourt crime compared

Top crime types in Westcourt:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Westcourt there were 193 reported cases of Theft.

    193

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Westcourt there were 144 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    144

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Westcourt there were 117 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    117

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Westcourt there were 93 reported cases of Property damage.

    93

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Westcourt there were 70 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    70

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Westcourt there were 65 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    65

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Westcourt there were 50 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    50

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Westcourt there were 29 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    29

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Westcourt there were 20 reported cases of Deception.

    20

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Westcourt there were 17 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    17

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Westcourt there were 10 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    10

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Westcourt there were 7 reported cases of Robbery.

    7

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Westcourt there were 7 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    7

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Westcourt there were 6 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    6

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Westcourt there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Westcourt

    1 in 25

    In 2023 in Westcourt your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 25

  • 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

  • Westcourt

    1 in 9

    In 2023 in Westcourt your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 9

  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Westcourt rank in crime?

Westcourt suburb is ranked 57/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Westcourt a safe suburb?

Westcourt suburb is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Westcourt?

The top crime types in Westcourt are Theft, Assault and related offences, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Westcourt?

193 Theft cases were reported in Westcourt in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Westcourt?

Crime in Westcourt has decreased by 12.35% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Westcourt in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Westcourt 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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