Crime in Aurukun
Reported offences in the Aurukun council area, from Queensland Police data. Showing the 12 months to May 2026 and the monthly trend since 2001.
1,987
offences (last 12 mo)
168,843
per 100k residents
—
small population
Monthly offences over time
Total reported offences per month — the long-run trend for Aurukun.
Breakdown — last 12 months
323
Against property
598
Against the person
1,066
Other offences
87
Break-ins
37
Vehicle theft
512
Assault
Reported offences reflect police-recorded crime, not all crime; reporting rates vary by area and offence type. Counts are for the whole council area, not any specific suburb or address — indicative only. Source: Queensland Police Service crime statistics (CC BY 4.0).