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Crime rate in Whitfield (Qld), QLD, Australia, 4870

Suburb in Cairns

Crime Rank: 16/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,262 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 5.96 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 261 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 61.24 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 20 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 167 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.69 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
39.18 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
65.01% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
81.43% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Whitfield (Qld) crime trends

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Whitfield (Qld) crime compared

Top crime types in Whitfield (Qld):


  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Whitfield (Qld) there were 124 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    124

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Whitfield (Qld) there were 26 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    26

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Whitfield (Qld) there were 21 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    21

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Whitfield (Qld) there were 19 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    19

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Whitfield (Qld) there were 16 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    16

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Whitfield (Qld) there were 12 reported cases of Theft.

    12

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Whitfield (Qld) there were 10 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    10

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Whitfield (Qld) there were 10 reported cases of Property damage.

    10

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Whitfield (Qld) there were 8 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    8

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Whitfield (Qld) there were 6 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    6

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Whitfield (Qld) there were 5 reported cases of Deception.

    5

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Whitfield (Qld) there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Whitfield (Qld) there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Whitfield (Qld) there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Whitfield (Qld)

    1 in 213

    In 2023 in Whitfield (Qld) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 213

  • 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

  • Whitfield (Qld)

    1 in 26

    In 2023 in Whitfield (Qld) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

  • 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 Whitfield (Qld) rank in crime?

Whitfield (Qld) suburb is ranked 16/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Whitfield (Qld) a safe suburb?

Whitfield (Qld) suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Whitfield (Qld)?

The top crime types in Whitfield (Qld) are Burglary/Break and enter, Drug dealing and trafficking, Motor Vehicle Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Whitfield (Qld)?

124 Burglary/Break and enter cases were reported in Whitfield (Qld) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Whitfield (Qld)?

Crime in Whitfield (Qld) has decreased by 19.69% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Whitfield (Qld) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Whitfield (Qld) 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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