According to Queensland Police Service (QPS), Aramac crime rate for the year ending June 2022 was 5556 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 17% decrease from the previous year.

Aramac Crime Index

57

(100 is safest)

Safer than 57% of most Australia suburbs

Aramac Crime Map

Aramac crime map

Is Aramac Safe?

Aramac has moderate safety metrics. Crime rates in Aramac are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. Aramac is safer than 57% of all Australian suburbs and than 43% of Queensland suburbs. However, traffic and related offences is a common offence in Aramac.

Aramac Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Aramac 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 Aramac.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Aramac
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded in the year 2022 was 20, down 17% from 24 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Aramac is in the 43rd percentile for safety, meaning 57% of Queensland suburbs are safer than Aramac and 43% of suburbs are more dangerous than Aramac.
  • Street safety to walk at night: moderate safety.
  • Common crime: traffic and related offences.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 increased by 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There were no murder offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
  • There were no unlawful entry offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
  • The number of theft offences (excl. Unlawful Entry) recorded in 2022 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
  • The number of unlawful use of motor vehicles (car theft) recorded in 2022 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of vandalism offences (other property damage) recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.

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Crime in Aramac: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the Queensland Police Service (QPS) and found that crime rates in Aramac are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 57% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Aramac are higher than approximately 57% of other suburbs in Queensland. Consequently, the suburb has moderate scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 39 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in Queensland is at 1 in 16.

Discovering the full picture of Aramac’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Aramac. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Aramac crime rate for crimes against the person is 1389 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the Queensland average rate is 1097. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Aramac was 1 in 71. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, robbery, and other offences against the person.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Aramac is 1 in 89, with a rate of 1111 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in Queensland is 4773 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of arson, fraud, handling stolen goods, unlawful entry, unlawful use of motor vehicles, other theft, and other property damage.

Aramac Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person51389
Property and deception offences41111
Other offences113056
Total205556

Aramac 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 71

In Aramac

1 in 90

In Queensland

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

Violent crimes against the person in Aramac vs QLD in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Aramac vs Queensland

Aramac population: 360

Queensland population: 5156138

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsQLD Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)QLD Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Robbery02354046
Other offences against the person17156278139
Homicide (Murder)04500.87
Other Homicide06601.3
Assault4469401111910

It’s important to note that the crime rates for sexual offences are not included in the previously mentioned data for Aramac. Here is Barcaldine local government area (LGA) 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 Rape128243655
Other Sexual Offences04771093
Sexual Offences (Total)1759536147

Aramac 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 89

In Aramac

1 in 20

In Queensland

Offences Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Aramac vs QLD

Against Property offences: Aramac vs Queensland, Australia

Aramac population: 360

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)11232012782389
Unlawful Entry0467830907
Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle118092278351
Arson01252024
Handling Stolen Goods051530100
Fraud0143290278
Other Property Damage237309556724

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 in Aramac vs Queensland

Other Offences: Aramac 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 Offences0482170935
Trespassing and Vagrancy15680278110
Liquor (excl. Drunkenness)2235055646
Weapons Act Offences062580121
Traffic and Related Offences7432531944839

Aramac Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Aramac vs Queensland

How many murders were in Aramac in 2022?

According to Queensland Police Service (QPS), there were 0 murders in Aramac in 2022. The number of other homicides (which includes attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughter) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Aramac?

According to the latest available data from Queensland Police Service (QPS), the most common type of crime in Aramac is traffic and related offences.

What is the crime rate in Aramac?

The overall crime rate in Aramac, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5556 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 Aramac a safe place to live in?

Aramac is safer than 57% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. Compared to Queensland suburbs, Aramac is safer than 43% other suburbs in the state which are considered moderate safety scores in Queensland.

Is Aramac safe at night?

According to Queensland Government Statistician’s Office, 45% of crimes in Aramac occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Aramac at night.

Total Crime Stats of Aramac

Offence Divison Offence SubdivisonYear (2021)Year (2022)
Offences Against PropertyArson00
Offences Against the PersonAssault34
Offences Against the PersonRobbery00
Offences Against the PersonHomicide (Murder)00
Offences Against the PersonOther Homicide00
Offences Against the PersonOther Offences Against the Person21
Offences Against PropertyFraud00
Offences Against PropertyUnlawful Entry00
Offences Against PropertyUnlawful Use of Motor Vehicle01
Offences Against PropertyHandling Stolen Goods10
Offences Against PropertyOther Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)01
Offences Against PropertyOther Property Damage22
Other OffencesDrug Offences100
Other OffencesGood Order Offences31
Other OffencesWeapons Act Offences10
Other OffencesStock Related Offences00
Other OffencesTraffic and Related Offences27
Other OffencesTrespassing and Vagrancy01
Other OffencesProstitution Offences00
Other OffencesGaming Racing & Betting Offences00
Other OffencesLiquor (excl. Drunkenness)02
Other OffencesMiscellaneous Offences00

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