According to Queensland Police Service (QPS), Port Douglas crime rate for the year ending June 2022 was 8621 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 5% increase from the previous year.

Port Douglas Crime Index

29

(100 is safest)

Safer than 29% of most Australia suburbs

Port Douglas Crime Map

Port Douglas crime map

Is Port Douglas Safe?

Port Douglas has moderate safety metrics. Crime rates in Port Douglas are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. Port Douglas is safer than 29% of all Australian suburbs and than 27% of Queensland suburbs. However, other theft (excl. unlawful entry) is a common offence in Port Douglas.

Port Douglas Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Port Douglas 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 Port Douglas.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Port Douglas
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded in the year 2022 was 315, up 5% from 299 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Port Douglas is in the 27th percentile for safety, meaning 73% of Queensland suburbs are safer than Port Douglas and 27% of suburbs are more dangerous than Port Douglas.
  • Street safety to walk at night: moderate safety.
  • Common crime: other theft (excl. unlawful entry).
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 3% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There were no murder offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
  • The number of unlawful entry offences recorded in 2022 increased by 80% (16 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences (excl. Unlawful Entry) recorded in 2022 increased by 17% (10 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 56% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (other property damage) recorded in 2022 increased by 62% (16 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Port Douglas: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the Queensland Police Service (QPS), Port Douglas is ranked safer than 29% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Port Douglas crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

In Queensland, only about 73% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Port Douglas. As a result, Port Douglas has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Port Douglas, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 16 (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 Port Douglas’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 Port Douglas’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Port Douglas’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 Port Douglas is 1013 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 Port Douglas is 1 in 98. 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 Port Douglas, is 1 in 20. This is equal to a rate of 4789 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.

Port Douglas Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person371013
Property and deception offences1754789
Other offences1032819
Total3158621

Port Douglas 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 98

In Port Douglas

1 in 90

In Queensland

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

Violent crimes against the person in Port Douglas vs QLD in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Port Douglas vs Queensland

Port Douglas population: 3654

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 person47156109139
Homicide (Murder)04500.87
Other Homicide166271.3
Assault3246940876910

It’s important to note that the crime rates for sexual offences are not included in the previously mentioned data for Port Douglas. Here is Douglas 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 Rape528244055
Other Sexual Offences14477110493
Sexual Offences (Total)197595143147

Port Douglas 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 20

In Port Douglas

1 in 20

In Queensland

Offences Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Port Douglas vs QLD

Against Property offences: Port Douglas vs Queensland, Australia

Port Douglas population: 3654

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)7012320119162389
Unlawful Entry3646783985907
Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle1418092383351
Arson01252024
Handling Stolen Goods051530100
Fraud1314329356278
Other Property Damage42373091149724

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 Port Douglas vs Queensland

Other Offences: Port Douglas 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 Offences948217246935
Trespassing and Vagrancy55680137110
Liquor (excl. Drunkenness)323508246
Weapons Act Offences1625827121
Traffic and Related Offences38432531040839

Port Douglas Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Port Douglas vs Queensland

How many murders were in Port Douglas in 2022?

According to Queensland Police Service (QPS), there were 0 murders in Port Douglas in 2022. The number of other homicides (which includes attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughter) was 1.

What’s the most common crime in Port Douglas?

According to the latest available data from Queensland Police Service (QPS), the most common type of crime in Port Douglas is other theft (excl. unlawful entry).

What is the crime rate in Port Douglas?

The overall crime rate in Port Douglas, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 8621 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 Port Douglas a safe place to live in?

Port Douglas is safer than 29% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. Compared to Queensland suburbs, Port Douglas is safer than 27% other suburbs in the state which are considered moderate safety scores in Queensland.

Is Port Douglas safe at night?

According to Queensland Government Statistician’s Office, 56% of crimes in Port Douglas occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Port Douglas at night.

Total Crime Stats of Port Douglas

Offence Divison Offence SubdivisonYear (2021)Year (2022)
Offences Against PropertyArson00
Offences Against the PersonAssault3332
Offences Against the PersonRobbery00
Offences Against the PersonHomicide (Murder)00
Offences Against the PersonOther Homicide01
Offences Against the PersonOther Offences Against the Person14
Offences Against PropertyFraud4613
Offences Against PropertyUnlawful Entry2036
Offences Against PropertyUnlawful Use of Motor Vehicle914
Offences Against PropertyHandling Stolen Goods00
Offences Against PropertyOther Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)6070
Offences Against PropertyOther Property Damage2642
Other OffencesDrug Offences189
Other OffencesGood Order Offences2346
Other OffencesWeapons Act Offences01
Other OffencesStock Related Offences00
Other OffencesTraffic and Related Offences6038
Other OffencesTrespassing and Vagrancy15
Other OffencesProstitution Offences00
Other OffencesGaming Racing & Betting Offences00
Other OffencesLiquor (excl. Drunkenness)03
Other OffencesMiscellaneous Offences21

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