Crime & Safety Overview
Safety: People
6 / 10
0510
Safety: Property
6 / 10
0510
Overall Safety
6 / 10
0510
Yorkeys Knob is generally considered an average suburb compared to other suburbs in Cairns. Crime rates are below the Greater Cairns 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 70.55%, and Property crime rates have decreased by 7%.
As with any area, it is recommended to stay aware of your surroundings and take the usual safety precautions.
Violent Crime
Greater Cairns Crime Rate (Benchmark)
CrimeCalculated per 100,000 residents | Latest Rate | Greater Cairns |
|---|---|---|
| Antisocial Behaviour | 207.3 | 288.6 |
| Assault | 794.7 | 2,074.3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 114.6 |
| Homicide | 0 | 2.4 |
| Total | 1,002 | 2,479.9 |
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Property Crime
Greater Cairns Crime Rate (Benchmark)
CrimeCalculated per 100,000 residents | Latest Rate | Greater Cairns |
|---|---|---|
| Trespassing | 1,347.6 | 2,705.5 |
| Theft | 2,729.8 | 7,960 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 172.8 | 564 |
| Property Damage | 760.2 | 1,493.5 |
| Arson | 34.6 | 19.8 |
| Total | 5,045 | 12,742.8 |
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Key Statistics
Violent Crime Ranked:
15 / 30
Property Crime Ranked:
14 / 30