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Crime rate in Augusta Margaret River, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 28/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 16,789 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1,419.09 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 603 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 35.92 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 168 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 259 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.01 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
15.43 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
44.27% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
16.7% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Augusta Margaret River crime trends

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Augusta Margaret River crime compared

Top crime types in Augusta Margaret River:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Augusta Margaret River there were 146 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    146

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Augusta Margaret River there were 132 reported cases of Theft.

    132

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Augusta Margaret River there were 75 reported cases of Property damage.

    75

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Augusta Margaret River there were 74 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    74

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Augusta Margaret River there were 68 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    68

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Augusta Margaret River there were 34 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    34

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Augusta Margaret River there were 20 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    20

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Augusta Margaret River there were 15 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    15

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Augusta Margaret River there were 14 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    14

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Augusta Margaret River there were 13 reported cases of Deception.

    13

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Augusta Margaret River there were 6 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    6

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Augusta Margaret River there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Augusta Margaret River there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Augusta Margaret River there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Augusta Margaret River

    1 in 100

    In 2025 in Augusta Margaret River your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 100

  • WA

    1 in 41

    In 2025 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Augusta Margaret River

    1 in 65

    In 2025 in Augusta Margaret River your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 65

  • WA

    1 in 21

    In 2025 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 21

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Augusta Margaret River rank in crime?

Augusta Margaret River lga is ranked 28/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Augusta Margaret River a safe lga?

Augusta Margaret River lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Augusta Margaret River?

The top crime types in Augusta Margaret River are Assault and related offences, Theft, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Augusta Margaret River?

146 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Augusta Margaret River in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Augusta Margaret River?

Crime in Augusta Margaret River has increased by 9.64% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Augusta Margaret River in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Augusta Margaret River in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Augusta Margaret River?

The least safe suburb in Augusta Margaret River is Boranup, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Augusta Margaret River?

The safest suburb in Augusta Margaret River is Kudardup, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Augusta Margaret River crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Augusta Margaret River by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Boranup, Leeuwin and East Augusta.


Suburbs in Augusta Margaret River

The data is based on annual 2025 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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