How many missing people in Australia right now?

In Australia, more than 38,000 missing persons reports are received by police each year. While most people are found within a short period of time, there remain approximately 2,600 long term missing persons; those who have been missing for more than three months.

What state in Australia has the most missing persons?

Rates of reported missing persons varied between jurisdictions. The highest rates were recorded in South Australia (for example, 654 per 100,000 in 2015) but these were artificially inflated because reports of absconders were included in total report counts.

How many unidentified bodies are there in Australia?

How many unidentified human remains and long-term missing persons are in Australia? It is estimated there are approximately 850 unidentified human remains (UHR) and 2600 long-term missing persons in Australia. These UHR are in the possession of State and Territory Police, mortuaries and forensic laboratories.

Is it a crime to go missing in Australia?

Going missing is not a crime. If you have been reported as missing it means that someone is concerned about your safety and welfare. You can contact Crime Stoppers or police to let them know you are safe and well and your privacy will be maintained.

What happens to unclaimed bodies in Australia?

An unclaimed person’s final resting place is dependant on instructions from “the applicant” — usually a funeral director — but most will end up “with their ashes scattered in the gardens or buried in an unmarked area”.

What happens to unidentified bodies?

Most cities and states cremate unclaimed bodies. They then either store, scatter, or bury the cremains. The city or state government pays for the cremation process, which is much cheaper than burial. Most states bury or store the cremation of unclaimed bodies in collective graves or store them in columbariums.