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Is Kowanyama QLD safe?

In 2023, the police division of Kowanyama, Queensland recorded 808 offences which is above average by a total of 388 offences. The average for QLD divisions is 420. Based on number of offences, the rank of Kowanyama is 189 out of 334 QLD Divisions

Below you can find more statistics from the QLD police to help you decide if is a good, safe suburb to visit, live or buy a property in.

Kowanyama Crime Statistics

This data was last updated on the 23th of November 2023 and sourced from QLD Police with data through to June 2023. For definitions of offences and crimes please refer to QLD Police’s Explanatory Notes.

2017-2022 Homicide, Manslaughter & Related Offences

The QLD police record and release statistics on homicide, manslaughter and related offences. Kowanyama, QLD recorded a total of 0 murder/s or homicide/s in 2023 with 0 attempted murder/s. In 2022 Kowanyama recorded a total of 0 murder/s or homicide/s in 2023 with 0 attempted murder/s. Find out more below about manslaughters, conspiracy to murder and more.

Offence Total 2023202220212020201920182017
Attempted Murder00000000
Homicide20000101
Other Homicide10001000
Conspiracy to Murder00000000
Manslaughter Excl. by Driving00000000
Manslaughter Unlawful Striking Causing Death00000000
Driving Causing Death10001000

2017-2023 Assault & Acts Intended to Cause Injury

In 2023 Kowanyama, QLD has seen 82 assault/s were recorded with 41 considered serious. Of those assaults were grievous assaults. In 2022 Kowanyama, QLD saw 241 assault/s were recorded with 109 considered serious. Of those assaults were grievous assaults.

Offence Total 2023202220212020201920182017
Assault7498224116746496797
Grievous Assault342462794
Serious Assault374411098028274445
Serious Assault Other12013492966215
Common Assault2212679521091233

2017-2023 Robbery, Armed Robbery & Unarmed Robbery Offences

In 2023 Kowanyama, QLD has seen 1 robberies with 0 armed robberies. In 2022 Kowanyama, QLD saw 0 robberies with 0 armed robberies.

Offence Total 2023202220212020201920182017
Robbery31000101
Armed Robbery10000001
Unarmed Robbery21000100

2017-2023 Sexual Assault, Rape & Other Sexual Offences

In 2023 Kowanyama, QLD has seen 1 Sexual Offences. They have also recorded 0 rapes and attempted rape. In 2022 Kowanyama, QLD saw 12 Sexual Offences. They have also recorded 2 rapes and attempted rape.

Offence Total 2023202220212020201920182017
Sexual Offences501121415611
Rape and Attempted Rape140281111
Other Sexual Offences36110604510

2017-2023 Kidnapping & Abduction, Extortion, Stalking Offences

In 2023 Kowanyama, QLD has seen 0 kidnappings and Abductions, 0 counts of extortion and 1 counts of stalking. In 2022 Kowanyama, QLD saw 1 kidnappings and Abductions, 0 counts of extortion and 2 counts of stalking.

Offence Total 2023202220212020201920182017
Kidnapping & Abduction Etc.20110000
Extortion00000000
Stalking31200000
Life Endangering Acts6112161322106
Offences Against the Person87197272195505883116
Other Offences Against the Person6613191422106

2017-2023 Unlawful Entry, Arson, Property Damage and more

In 2023 Kowanyama, QLD QLD has seen a total of 18 unlawful entries, 1 counts of Arson. In 2022 Kowanyama, QLD saw a total of 75 unlawful entries, 4 counts of Arson.

Offence Total 2023202220212020201920182017
Offences Against Property81358251171567312282
Other Theft Excl. Unlawful Entry1441059321081411
Unlawful Entry25918754811285425
Arson141414103
Other Property Damage32127917627284131
Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle522131034812

2017-2023 Fraud Offences

In 2023 Kowanyama, QLD has seen a total of 0 frauds. With 0 through computer, 0 with credit cards and 0 counts of identity fraud. In 2022 Kowanyama saw a total of 8 frauds. With 0 through computer, 3 with credit cards and 0 counts of identity fraud.

Offence Total 2023202220212020201920182017
Fraud160821230
Fraud by Computer10010000
Fraud by Cheque00000000
Fraud by Credit Card30300000
Identity Fraud10000100
Other Fraud110511130

2017-2023 Stealing Offences

In 2023 Kowanyama, QLD has seen a total of 3 shop stealing offences, 2 stealing from dwelling offences, and 4 other stealing offences. In 2022 Kowanyama saw a total of 5 shop stealing offences, 3 stealing from dwelling offences, and 22 other stealing offences.

Stealing Offence Total 2023202220212020201920182017
Stealing from Dwellings122340210
Shop Stealing153523020
Other Stealing59422116367
Handling Stolen Goods70120220
Possess Property Suspected Stolen00000000
Receiving Stolen Property00000000
Possess Etc. Tainted Property70120220
Other Handling Stolen Goods00000000

2017-2023 Drug Offences

In 2023 Kowanyama, QLD has seen a total of 20 drug offences, 0 trafficking offence/s, and 13 possession of drugs offences. In 2022 Kowanyama saw a total of 40 drug offences, 0 trafficking offence/s, and 18 possession of drugs offences.

There was a 42.86% increase in drug offences from 2021 to 2022.

Drug Offence Total 2023202220212020201920182017
Drug Offences1882040288152948
Trafficking Drugs00000000
Possess Drugs941318165111318
Produce Drugs60020112
Sell/Supply Drugs101402201
Other Drug Offences7861810111527

All QLD Crime Statistics

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