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Crime rate in Yorkeys Knob, QLD, Australia, 4878

Suburb in Cairns

Crime Rank: 15/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,794 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 11.33 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 210 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 75.16 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 124 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.37 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
44.38 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
67.48% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
84.02% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Yorkeys Knob crime trends

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Yorkeys Knob crime compared

Top crime types in Yorkeys Knob:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Yorkeys Knob there were 44 reported cases of Theft.

    44

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Yorkeys Knob there were 41 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    41

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Yorkeys Knob there were 26 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    26

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Yorkeys Knob there were 19 reported cases of Property damage.

    19

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Yorkeys Knob there were 17 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    17

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Yorkeys Knob there were 13 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    13

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Yorkeys Knob there were 12 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    12

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Yorkeys Knob there were 10 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    10

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Yorkeys Knob there were 7 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    7

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Yorkeys Knob there were 6 reported cases of Deception.

    6

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Yorkeys Knob there were 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Yorkeys Knob there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Yorkeys Knob there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Yorkeys Knob there were 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Yorkeys Knob there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Yorkeys Knob

    1 in 186

    In 2023 in Yorkeys Knob your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 186

  • 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

  • Yorkeys Knob

    1 in 23

    In 2023 in Yorkeys Knob your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • 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 Yorkeys Knob rank in crime?

Yorkeys Knob suburb is ranked 15/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Yorkeys Knob a safe suburb?

Yorkeys Knob suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Yorkeys Knob?

The top crime types in Yorkeys Knob are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Drug dealing and trafficking.

What is the most reported crime in Yorkeys Knob?

44 Theft cases were reported in Yorkeys Knob in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Yorkeys Knob?

Crime in Yorkeys Knob has decreased by 13.58% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Yorkeys Knob in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Yorkeys Knob 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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