Middlemount, QLD
In 2025, police recorded 84 offences in Middlemount, or 41.4 per 1,000 residents. That is 0.36× the QLD rate.
Higher weighted crime rate than 29% of 311 ranked QLD police divisions (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
4.4 / 1,000
QLD 14.4
· National 17.1
Property & deception
22.2 / 1,000
QLD 48.1
· National 43.2
Public order & weapons
3.0 / 1,000
QLD 7.0
· National 4.7
Justice procedures
4.9 / 1,000
QLD 13.1
· National 10.8
administrative
Traffic, regulatory & other
6.9 / 1,000
QLD 16.3
· National 6.2
administrative
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| Group | Offence type | Count | Per 1,000 | QLD per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes against the person | Common Assault | 5 | 2.46 | 4.77 |
| Crimes against the person | Serious Assault | 4 | 1.97 | 4.92 |
| Property & deception | Other Stealing | 19 | 9.36 | 11.88 |
| Property & deception | Other Property Damage | 10 | 4.93 | 7.46 |
| Property & deception | Unlawful Entry With Intent - Other | 6 | 2.96 | 2.56 |
| Property & deception | Vehicles (steal from/enter with intent) | 5 | 2.46 | 5.51 |
| Property & deception | Unlawful Entry Without Violence - Dwelling | 2 | 0.99 | 3.88 |
| Property & deception | Stealing from Dwellings | 1 | 0.49 | 1.28 |
| Property & deception | Unlawful Entry With Intent - Shop | 1 | 0.49 | 0.62 |
| Property & deception | Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle | 1 | 0.49 | 3.43 |
| Public order & weapons | Trespassing and Vagrancy | 3 | 1.48 | 1.62 |
| Public order & weapons | Public Nuisance | 2 | 0.99 | 3.35 |
| Public order & weapons | Gaming Racing & Betting Offences | 1 | 0.49 | 0.00 |
| Justice procedures | Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order | 10 | 4.93 | 13.05 |
| Traffic, regulatory & other | Drink Driving | 9 | 4.43 | 5.48 |
| Traffic, regulatory & other | Life Endangering Acts | 3 | 1.48 | 1.12 |
| Traffic, regulatory & other | Resist Incite Hinder Obstruct Police | 1 | 0.49 | 3.73 |
| Traffic, regulatory & other | Disqualified Driving | 1 | 0.49 | 2.41 |
Trend
Recorded offences per year. Projection is a simple linear trend, not a forecast of individual risk.
Vs state & national
per 1,000 residentsNearby police divisions
Common questions about Middlemount
Is Middlemount a high-crime area?
Middlemount falls in the “low crime” band: Higher weighted crime rate than 29% of 311 ranked QLD police divisions (2025). Rankings use a severity-weighted rate per resident, so serious offences count more than minor ones.
What is the crime rate in Middlemount?
In 2025, 84 offences were recorded in Middlemount, or 41.4 per 1,000 residents. That is 0.4× the QLD rate of 114.0.
What are the chances of being a victim of crime in Middlemount?
Based on 2025 recorded offences per resident, roughly 1 in 226 for violent crime and 1 in 45 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
- Population is estimated (medium confidence) from the ABS 2021 Census.
- 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.