Whitfield (Qld) 4870 Crime Rate: Is it safe?

According to Queensland Police Service (QPS), Whitfield crime rate for the year ending June 2022 was 7653 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 65% increase from the previous year.

Whitfield Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 38% of most Australia suburbs

Whitfield Crime Map

Is Whitfield Safe?

Whitfield has moderate safety metrics. Crime rates in Whitfield are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. Whitfield is safer than 38% of all Australian suburbs and than 31% of Queensland suburbs. However, unlawful entry is a common offence in Whitfield.

Whitfield Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Whitfield 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 Whitfield.

• The number of criminal incidents recorded in the year 2022 was 327, up 65% from 198 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Whitfield is in the 31st percentile for safety, meaning 69% of Queensland suburbs are safer than Whitfield and 31% of suburbs are more dangerous than Whitfield.

• Street safety to walk at night: unsafe.

• Common crime: unlawful entry.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 increased by 20% (5 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 106% (75 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences (excl. Unlawful Entry) recorded in 2022 decreased by 14% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There was no change in the number of robbery offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.

• The number of unlawful use of motor vehicles (car theft) recorded in 2022 increased by 87% (20 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (other property damage) recorded in 2022 increased by 39% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Whitfield: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the Queensland Police Service (QPS), Whitfield is ranked safer than 38% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Whitfield crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

In Queensland, only about 69% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Whitfield. As a result, Whitfield has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Whitfield, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 13 (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 Whitfield’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 Whitfield’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Whitfield’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 Whitfield is 796 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 Whitfield is 1 in 125. 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 Whitfield, is 1 in 15. This is equal to a rate of 6061 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.

Whitfield Crime Rates by Offences Division

Whitfield 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: Whitfield vs Queensland

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

Whitfield 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: Whitfield 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: Whitfield vs Queensland

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

Whitfield Crimes per Square KM

How many murders were in Whitfield in 2022?

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

What’s the most common crime in Whitfield?

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

What is the crime rate in Whitfield?

The overall crime rate in Whitfield, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7653 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 Whitfield a safe place to live in?

Whitfield is safer than 38% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. Compared to Queensland suburbs, Whitfield is safer than 31% other suburbs in the state which are considered moderate safety scores in Queensland.

Is Whitfield safe at night?

According to Queensland Government Statistician’s Office, 61% of crimes in Whitfield occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s unsafe to walk alone in Whitfield at night.

Total Crime Stats of Whitfield

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)