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Crime rate in Armadale, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 90/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 94,186 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 443.76 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 11,605 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 123.21 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 2,493 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 5,441 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
26.47 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
57.77 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
84.31% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
82.9% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Armadale crime trends

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Armadale crime compared

Top crime types in Armadale:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Armadale there were 3,364 reported cases of Theft.

    3,364

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Armadale there were 2,056 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    2,056

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Armadale there were 1,263 reported cases of Property damage.

    1,263

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Armadale there were 1,129 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    1,129

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Armadale there were 861 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    861

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Armadale there were 785 reported cases of Deception.

    785

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Armadale there were 756 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    756

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Armadale there were 595 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    595

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Armadale there were 320 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    320

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Armadale there were 166 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    166

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Armadale there were 140 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    140

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Armadale there were 103 reported cases of Robbery.

    103

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Armadale there were 53 reported cases of Arson.

    53

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Armadale there were 12 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    12

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in Armadale there were 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Armadale

    1 in 38

    In 2024 in Armadale your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 38

  • WA

    1 in 43

    In 2024 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 43

  • Australia

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Armadale

    1 in 17

    In 2024 in Armadale your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 17

  • WA

    1 in 19

    In 2024 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 19

  • Australia

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Armadale rank in crime?

Armadale lga is ranked 90/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Armadale a safe lga?

Armadale lga is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Armadale?

The top crime types in Armadale are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Armadale?

3,364 Theft cases were reported in Armadale in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Armadale?

Crime in Armadale has increased by 18.81% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Armadale in 2024?

There were 2 Homicide and related offences cases in Armadale in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Armadale?

The least safe suburb in Armadale is Armadale (WA), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Armadale?

The safest suburb in Armadale is Karragullen, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Armadale crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Armadale by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Armadale (WA), Forrestdale and Brookdale (WA).


Suburbs in Armadale

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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