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Crime rate in Whitsundays, QLD, Australia, 4802

Suburb in Whitsunday

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    2,281

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    216.76 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    107

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    46.91

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    7

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

  • Property Crimes

    26

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    3.07

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    11.40

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    59.02%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    49.44%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Whitsundays there were 62 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    62

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Whitsundays there were 19 cases of Theft.

    19

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Whitsundays there were 7 cases of Assault and related offences.

    7

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Whitsundays there were 6 cases of Property damage.

    6

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Whitsundays there were 4 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Whitsundays there were 4 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Whitsundays there were 2 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Whitsundays there were 1 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Whitsundays there were 1 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Whitsundays there were 1 cases of Deception.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Whitsundays

    1 in 326

    In 2023 in Whitsundays your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 326

  • 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

  • Whitsundays

    1 in 88

    In 2023 in Whitsundays your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 88

  • 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 Whitsundays rank in crime?

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

Is Whitsundays a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Whitsundays?

The top crime types in Whitsundays are Transport regulation offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Whitsundays?

62 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Whitsundays in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Whitsundays?

Crime in Whitsundays has increased by 197.22% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Whitsundays in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Whitsundays 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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