Mapoon, QLD
In 2025, police recorded 90 offences in Mapoon, or 185.6 per 1,000 residents. That is 1.63× the QLD rate.
Higher weighted crime rate than 21% of 71 ranked QLD council areas (2025).
Higher = more crime. Severity-weighted rate per resident · method v2026.07
By crime type, 2025
Rates per 1,000 residents. ×-values compare with the state rate for the same offence type.
Crimes against the person
55.7 / 1,000
QLD 14.4
· National 16.5
Property & deception
37.1 / 1,000
QLD 48.1
· National 40.8
Public order & weapons
18.6 / 1,000
QLD 7.0
· National 4.5
Justice procedures
55.7 / 1,000
QLD 13.0
· National 10.3
administrative
Traffic, regulatory & other
18.6 / 1,000
QLD 16.3
· National 6.2
administrative
View as table
| Group | Offence type | Count | Per 1,000 | QLD per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes against the person | Serious Assault | 12 | 24.74 | 4.91 |
| Crimes against the person | Serious Assault (Other) | 6 | 12.37 | 1.30 |
| Crimes against the person | Common Assault' | 5 | 10.31 | 4.77 |
| Crimes against the person | Rape and Attempted Rape | 2 | 4.12 | 0.88 |
| Crimes against the person | Kidnapping & Abduction etc. | 1 | 2.06 | 0.13 |
| Crimes against the person | Other Sexual Offences | 1 | 2.06 | 1.30 |
| Property & deception | Other Property Damage | 11 | 22.68 | 7.45 |
| Property & deception | Unlawful Entry With Intent - Other | 3 | 6.19 | 2.55 |
| Property & deception | Unlawful Entry Without Violence - Dwelling | 2 | 4.12 | 3.88 |
| Property & deception | Stealing from Dwellings | 1 | 2.06 | 1.28 |
| Property & deception | Shop Stealing | 1 | 2.06 | 7.44 |
| Public order & weapons | Public Nuisance | 5 | 10.31 | 3.35 |
| Public order & weapons | Weapons Act Offences - Other | 2 | 4.12 | 0.77 |
| Public order & weapons | Possess and/or use other weapons; restricted items | 1 | 2.06 | 0.85 |
| Public order & weapons | Liquor (excl. Drunkenness) | 1 | 2.06 | 0.40 |
| Justice procedures | Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order | 27 | 55.67 | 13.04 |
| Traffic, regulatory & other | Resist Incite Hinder Obstruct Police | 3 | 6.19 | 3.73 |
| Traffic, regulatory & other | Disqualified Driving | 2 | 4.12 | 2.41 |
| Traffic, regulatory & other | Coercive Control | 1 | 2.06 | 0.04 |
| Traffic, regulatory & other | Possess etc. Tainted Property | 1 | 2.06 | 0.65 |
| Traffic, regulatory & other | Unlawful Possess Concealable Firearm | 1 | 2.06 | 0.05 |
| Traffic, regulatory & other | Drink Driving | 1 | 2.06 | 5.48 |
Trend
Recorded offences per year. Projection is a simple linear trend, not a forecast of individual risk.
Vs state & national
per 1,000 residentsNearby council areas
- Aurukun54.2 km 86 compare
- Weipa (T)58.7 km not ranked compare
- Torres118.6 km 46 compare
- Northern Peninsula Area144.0 km 81 compare
- Lockhart River174.5 km 90 compare
Common questions about Mapoon
Is Mapoon a high-crime area?
Mapoon falls in the “low crime” band: Higher weighted crime rate than 21% of 71 ranked QLD council areas (2025). Rankings use a severity-weighted rate per resident, so serious offences count more than minor ones.
What is the crime rate in Mapoon?
In 2025, 90 offences were recorded in Mapoon, or 185.6 per 1,000 residents. That is 1.6× the QLD rate of 114.0.
What are the chances of being a victim of crime in Mapoon?
Based on 2025 recorded offences per resident, roughly 1 in 18 for violent crime and 1 in 27 for property crime. Recorded crime includes offences against visitors and businesses, so this overstates risk for residents.
Where does this data come from?
Official recorded-crime statistics published by state police and crime statistics agencies, divided by 2021 Census or ABS population estimates. See the methodology page for details.
Data notes
- Recorded crime counts offences reported to or detected by police where they occurred. That includes offences against visitors and businesses, so busy centres score higher than their resident risk.
- States classify offences differently, so ranks compare areas within the same state.