According to Queensland Police Service (QPS), Mount Isa crime rate for the year ending June 2022 was 33856 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 18% increase from the previous year.

Mount Isa Crime Index

4

(100 is safest)

Safer than 4% of most Australia cities

Mount Isa Crime Map

Mount Isa crime map

Is Mount Isa Safe?

Mount Isa has low safety metrics. Crime rates in Mount Isa are considerably higher than the average across all communities in Australia. Mount Isa is safer than 4% of all Australian communities and than 2% of Queensland cities and towns. However, assault is a common offence in Mount Isa.

Mount Isa Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Mount Isa increased or decreased in the past 5 years? The chart below shows the 60-month historical trend of the number of offences that occurred in Mount Isa.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Mount Isa
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded in the year 2022 was 6062, up 18% from 5159 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Mount Isa is in the 2nd percentile for safety, meaning 99% of Queensland urban areas are safer than Mount Isa and 2% of urban areas are more dangerous than Mount Isa.
  • Street safety to walk at night: moderate safety.
  • Common crime: assault.
  • Safest suburb in Mount Isa city: Mica Creek suburb.
  • Top areas to avoid in Mount Isa city (bad areas): Pioneer (Qld) suburb.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 increased by 41% (404 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of murder offences recorded in 2022 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of unlawful entry offences recorded in 2022 increased by 57% (271 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences (excl. Unlawful Entry) recorded in 2022 increased by 18% (147 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2022 increased by 73% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of unlawful use of motor vehicles (car theft) recorded in 2022 increased by 55% (60 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (other property damage) recorded in 2022 increased by 17% (115 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Mount Isa: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the Queensland Police Service (QPS), AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Mount Isa is safer than only 4% of all communities across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Mount Isa’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across all communities in Australia.

How does Mount Isa perform compared to other cities and towns of all population sizes in Queensland? The crime rate in Mount Isa city is greater than that of roughly 99% of other cities and towns in Queensland, leading to low public safety scores.

As a resident of Mount Isa, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 3 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the Queensland average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 16.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Mount Isa’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Mount Isa. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Mount Isa.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Mount Isa is 8607 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1097. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, robbery, and other offences against the person is 1 in 11 if you reside in Mount Isa.

Our data reveal that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Mount Isa city are 1 in 5, with a rate of 15700 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the Queensland average is 4773 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis include arson, fraud, handling stolen goods, unlawful entry, unlawful use of motor vehicles, other theft, and other property damage.

Mount Isa Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person15418607
Property and deception offences281115700
Other offences17109550
Total606233856

Mount Isa Crimes Against the Person (Violent Crimes)

These are violent crimes against people whether these are family violence or non-family violence. Basically, if someone does something to hurt or scare another person, it’s considered a crime against the person. This includes:

  • Other Homicide:  Other homicides are crimes that include attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughter. Attempted murder is when someone tries to kill another person but is unsuccessful. Murder conspiracy is when two or more people plan to kill someone. Manslaughter is when someone unintentionally causes the death of another person.
  • Assault and related offences: There are different types of assault, like serious assault, which is when someone causes really serious injuries as a result of a physical attack, and assault on police, emergency services or other authorised officers, which is when someone attacks a cop or a paramedic or someone doing their job. There’s also common assault, which is like when someone threatens to punch you or makes you feel scared for your safety.
  • Robbery: There are two types of robbery or mugging: aggravated and non-aggravated. Aggravated robbery is when someone uses a weapon like a knife or a firearm (armed robbery) or causes serious harm to the victim during the robbery, like hitting them with a bat or a gun. Non-aggravated robbery is when someone doesn’t use a weapon or cause serious harm during the robbery but still uses force or the threat of force to take something from the victim.
  • Other offences against the person: These include going armed to cause fear, threatening violence, deprivation of liberty, stalking, and torture. Going Armed to Cause Fear is when someone carries a weapon with the intention of making others scared. Threatening Violence is when someone uses words or actions to scare or intimidate someone else. Deprivation of Liberty is when someone is held against their will, and Stalking is when someone repeatedly follows or harasses another person. Finally, Torture is when someone intentionally hurts someone else very badly, usually to make them suffer or to get information.

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 11

In Mount Isa

1 in 90

In Queensland

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Mount Isa city vs Queensland in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Mount Isa vs Queensland

Mount Isa population: 17905

Queensland population: 5156138

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsQLD Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)QLD Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Robbery19235410646
Other offences against the person1207156670139
Homicide (Murder)245110.87
Other Homicide16661.3
Assault139946940195735910

It’s important to note that the crime rates for sexual offences are not included in the previously mentioned data for Mount Isa city. Here is Northern region data for these offences that can be used as a benchmark for comparison.

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsQLD Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)QLD Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Rape and Attempted Rape21328247955
Other Sexual Offences420477115593
Sexual Offences (Total)6337595234147

Mount Isa Offences Against Property

These are crimes related to stealing or damaging property or deceiving someone for personal gain. Property crimes include:

  • Theft: It can be committed in various forms such as shoplifting, stealing from a person’s home, or taking a vehicle without permission. Other examples include stealing a bicycle, snatching a purse, or taking items from an unattended bag.
  • Unlawful entry (burglary): Aggravated and non-aggravated burglaries are examples of burglary. Aggravated burglary involves the use of weapons, threats, or violence during the break-in, while non-aggravated burglary does not involve such factors.
  • Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle: Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle is when someone uses/steals a car, a bicycle, or other vehicle without the owner’s permission or without legal authority. 
  • Arson: Arson is a criminal act of intentionally setting fire to a property, building, or forest (bushfire) without lawful or justifiable reason. 
  • Handling Stolen Goods: Handling Stolen Goods is a criminal offence that involves dealing with property that has been stolen. For instance, if someone buys a bike from a person they know stole it, they are committing the crime of Handling Stolen Goods. Similarly, if someone sells a stolen phone to someone else, they are also committing the crime. Even if someone receives a stolen item as a gift or in good faith, they can still be charged with the offence if they knew or ought to have known that the property was stolen.
  • Fraud: Fraud is a type of criminal activity that involves deceiving or misleading someone for personal gain. Examples of fraud include things like pretending to be someone else to access their bank account, selling fake products or services, or making false insurance claims.
  • Property damage: This refers to intentional or accidental harm caused to someone else’s property, such as vandalism, or graffiti.

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Offences Against Property

1 in 5

In Mount Isa

1 in 20

In Queensland

Offences Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Mount Isa  vs QLD

Against Property offences: Mount Isa vs Queensland, Australia

Mount Isa population: 17905

Queensland population: 5156138

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsQLD Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)QLD Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)98412320154962389
Unlawful Entry750467834189907
Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle17018092949351
Arson1112526124
Handling Stolen Goods495153274100
Fraud6914329385278
Other Property Damage778373094345724

Other Offences

Other Offences is a group of crimes that covers many areas, including drugs, prostitution, gambling, and traffic. This includes drug crimes, prostitution, selling alcohol without permission, gambling and racing offences, breaking domestic violence protection orders, trespassing and vagrancy, weapon crimes, disorderly conduct, stock-related crimes, traffic violations, and other miscellaneous crimes.

Other Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Other offences chart of Mount Isa city

Other Offences: Mount Isa vs Queensland

Here is a breakdown of some of the other offences that we mentioned before.

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsQLD Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)QLD Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Drug Offences437482172441935
Trespassing and Vagrancy1425680793110
Liquor (excl. Drunkenness)49235027446
Weapons Act Offences586258324121
Traffic and Related Offences439432532452839

Mount Isa Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square KM in Mount Isa vs QLD in Australia

How many murders were in Mount Isa city in 2022?

According to Queensland Police Service (QPS), there were 2 murders in Mount Isa city in 2022. The number of other homicides (which includes attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughter) was 1.

What’s the most common crime in Mount Isa city?

According to the latest available data from Queensland Police Service (QPS), the most common type of crime in Mount Isa city is assault.

What is the crime rate in Mount Isa city?

The overall crime rate in Mount Isa city, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 33856 in the year ending June 2022.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Mount Isa city a safe place to live in?

Mount Isa city is safer than 4% of cities and towns across Australia and the crime rates are considerably higher than the average across all communities in Australia. Compared to Queensland cities, Mount Isa city is safer than 2% other communities in the state which are considered low safety scores in Queensland.

Is Mount Isa city safe at night?

According to Queensland Government Statistician’s Office, 58% of crimes in Mount Isa city occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Mount Isa city at night.

What suburb has the highest crime rate in Mount Isa city?

Pioneer (Qld) is the suburb with the highest rate of reported criminal incidents in Mount Isa city with a rate of 54003 incidents per 100,000 population, according to QPS 2022 data. Pioneer (Qld) suburb is safer than only 3% of Queensland suburbs.

What is the safest suburb in Mount Isa city?

Mica Creek is the safest suburb in Mount Isa city with a rate of 9341 incidents per 100,000 population as per the QPS report. Mica Creek suburb is safer than 24% of Queensland suburbs.

However, it’s important to note that low crime rates do not necessarily guarantee safety, and that crime can occur anywhere. Hence, it’s essential always to stay vigilant and take appropriate safety measures.

Mount Isa Crime Rate by Suburb

Mount Isa suburbsTotal crimes in 2021Total crime rate in 2021Total crimes in 2022Total crime rate in 2022
Kirwan221310649263312670Yeppoon
Redland Bay54431966513825Woodford
Springfield Lakes45626465173000Weipa
Coomera1724851718489130Warwick
Pacific Pines68140956954179Walkerston
Caboolture348011801415214080Townsville
Surfers Paradise644524379684225880Toowoomba
Buderim55617706402037Sunshine Coast
Morayfield24179698286911511Rockhampton
Eight Mile Plains69445286614313Nelly Bay
Kallangur1590732214576710Nambour
Inala166010860202713261Mulambin
Albany Creek29117763542161Mount Morgan
Maroochydore276013399312915191Mount Isa
Carindale917554211146732Mooloolah
Forest Lake872383910514627Maryborough (Qld)
Cleveland1101695413378445Malanda
Robina1744679317966995Mackay
The Gap30217472791614Landsborough
Nerang15839296177310412Laidley
Thornlands29715424002077Kingaroy
Palm Beach100161239555842Kilcoy
Capalaba1482823713527515Jimboomba
Burpengary94957608194971Jacobs Well
Sunnybank Hills92751309755396Innisfail
Deception Bay18459404214210918Highfields
Pimpama1372558216636766Hervey Bay
Narangba94645329574585Gympie
Calamvale68137807133958Gordonvale
Coorparoo65235908284558Flagstone
Bracken Ridge70740508454841Emu Park
Labrador1526817317059131Charters Towers
Varsity Lakes65339567004241Cedar Vale
Ormeau79249537694810Cedar Grove
Upper Coomera1495549711894372Cairns
Redbank Plains1955804321658907Bundaberg
Alexandra Hills69842417824752Boonah
Helensvale1490787016198551Beaudesert

Note: This article doesn’t have detailed data for family violence, victims, female offenders, reoffending, sexual offences, stalking, and youth crime. For more information about these topics, check our resources page.

References

  • Queensland Government Statistician’s Office
  • Queensland Police Service (QPS)

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Brisbane

State

Queensland