Crime in Mackay
Reported offences in the Mackay council area, from Queensland Police data. Showing the 12 months to May 2026 and the monthly trend since 2001.
16,058
offences (last 12 mo)
12,306
per 100k residents
#15
of QLD councils
Monthly offences over time
Total reported offences per month — the long-run trend for Mackay.
Breakdown — last 12 months
6,342
Against property
2,307
Against the person
7,409
Other offences
935
Break-ins
443
Vehicle theft
1,609
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).