Mundowran, Queensland 4626 Crime Rate: Is it safe?

According to Queensland Police Service (QPS), Mundowran crime rate for the year ending June 2022 was 1754 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 100% increase from the previous year.

Mundowran Crime Index

79

(100 is safest)

Safer than 79% of most Australia suburbs

Mundowran Crime Map

Is Mundowran Safe?

Mundowran has very high safety metrics. Crime rates in Mundowran are below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia. Mundowran is safer than 79% of all Australian suburbs and than 80% of Queensland suburbs. However, traffic and related offences is a common offence in Mundowran.

Mundowran Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Mundowran 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 Mundowran.

• The number of criminal incidents recorded in the year 2022 was 2, up 100% from 1 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Mundowran is in the 80th percentile for safety, meaning 21% of Queensland suburbs are safer than Mundowran and 80% of suburbs are more dangerous than Mundowran.

• Street safety to walk at night: very safe.

• Common crime: traffic and related offences.

• There were no assault offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.

• There were no murder offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.

• The number of unlawful entry offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There were no theft offences (excl. Unlawful Entry) recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.

• There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.

• There were no unlawful use of motor vehicle offences (car theft) recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.

• There were no vandalism offences (other property damage) recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.

Crime in Mundowran: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the Queensland Police Service (QPS), Mundowran is ranked safer than 79% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Mundowran crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

In Queensland, only about 21% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Mundowran. As a result, Mundowran has very high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Mundowran, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 0 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the Queensland average is 1 in 16.

Let’s take a closer look at Mundowran’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Mundowran’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Mundowran’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Mundowran is 0 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the Queensland average rate is 1097. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person (violent crime) in Mundowran is 0. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, robbery, and other offences against the person.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime, if you live in Mundowran, is 0. This is equal to a rate of 0 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 4773 per 100,000 residents for Queensland state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here include arson, fraud, handling stolen goods, unlawful entry, unlawful use of motor vehicles, other theft, and other property damage.

Mundowran Crime Rates by Offences Division

Mundowran 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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Mundowran vs Queensland

It’s important to note that the crime rates for sexual offences are not included in the previously mentioned data for Mundowran. Here is North Burnett local government area (LGA) data for these offences that can be used as a benchmark for comparison.

Mundowran 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

Offences Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Against Property offences: Mundowran vs Queensland, Australia

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: Mundowran vs Queensland

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

Mundowran Crimes per Square KM

How many murders were in Mundowran in 2022?

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

What’s the most common crime in Mundowran?

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

What is the crime rate in Mundowran?

The overall crime rate in Mundowran, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1754 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 Mundowran a safe place to live in?

Mundowran is safer than 79% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia. Compared to Queensland suburbs, Mundowran is safer than 80% other suburbs in the state which are considered very high safety scores in Queensland.

Is Mundowran safe at night?

According to Queensland Government Statistician’s Office, 17% of crimes in Mundowran occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s very safe to walk alone in Mundowran at night.

Total Crime Stats of Mundowran

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)