Crime in Cairns
Reported offences in the Cairns council area, from Queensland Police data. Showing the 12 months to May 2026 and the monthly trend since 2001.
35,520
offences (last 12 mo)
19,515
per 100k residents
#4
of QLD councils
Monthly offences over time
Total reported offences per month — the long-run trend for Cairns.
Breakdown — last 12 months
15,040
Against property
5,043
Against the person
15,437
Other offences
3,496
Break-ins
1,167
Vehicle theft
3,885
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).