Crime in Palm Island
Reported offences in the Palm Island council area, from Queensland Police data. Showing the 12 months to May 2026 and the monthly trend since 2001.
1,490
offences (last 12 mo)
62,321
per 100k residents
—
small population
Monthly offences over time
Total reported offences per month — the long-run trend for Palm Island.
Breakdown — last 12 months
167
Against property
437
Against the person
886
Other offences
42
Break-ins
6
Vehicle theft
407
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).