Crime & Safety Overview
Safety: People
3 / 10
0510
Safety: Property
2 / 10
0510
Overall Safety
2 / 10
0510
Marcoola is generally considered an unsafe suburb compared to other suburbs in Sunshine Coast. Crime rates are above the Greater Sunshine Coast average, with Assault being the most commonly reported violent crime, and Theft the most commonly reported property crime. From 2023 to 2024, Violent crime rates have increased by 30.76%, and Property crime rates have decreased by 2.94%.
As with any area, it is recommended to stay aware of your surroundings and take the usual safety precautions.
Violent Crime
Greater Sunshine Coast Crime Rate (Benchmark)
CrimeCalculated per 100,000 residents | Latest Rate | Greater Sunshine Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Antisocial Behaviour | 156.9 | 97.5 |
| Assault | 510 | 311.9 |
| Robbery | 0 | 20.9 |
| Homicide | 0 | 1.2 |
| Total | 666.9 | 431.5 |
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Property Crime
Greater Sunshine Coast Crime Rate (Benchmark)
CrimeCalculated per 100,000 residents | Latest Rate | Greater Sunshine Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Trespassing | 902.3 | 533.2 |
| Theft | 5,453.1 | 3,082.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 745.4 | 189.5 |
| Property Damage | 627.7 | 472.2 |
| Arson | 39.2 | 16.6 |
| Total | 7,767.7 | 4,294.3 |
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Key Statistics
Violent Crime Ranked:
63 / 71
Property Crime Ranked:
70 / 77