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Crime rate in Bassendean, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 76/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 15,935 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 10.34 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,450 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 90.99 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 388 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 618 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
24.35 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
38.78 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
81.49% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
68.21% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Bassendean crime trends

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Bassendean crime compared

Top crime types in Bassendean:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Bassendean there were 333 reported cases of Theft.

    333

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Bassendean there were 326 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    326

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Bassendean there were 193 reported cases of Property damage.

    193

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Bassendean there were 128 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    128

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Bassendean there were 125 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    125

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Bassendean there were 100 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    100

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Bassendean there were 68 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    68

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Bassendean there were 67 reported cases of Deception.

    67

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Bassendean there were 51 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    51

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Bassendean there were 24 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    24

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Bassendean there were 22 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    22

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Bassendean there were 10 reported cases of Robbery.

    10

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Bassendean there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Bassendean there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Bassendean

    1 in 41

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

  • 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

  • Bassendean

    1 in 26

    In 2025 in Bassendean your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

  • 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 Bassendean rank in crime?

Bassendean lga is ranked 76/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Bassendean a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Bassendean?

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

What is the most reported crime in Bassendean?

333 Theft cases were reported in Bassendean in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Bassendean?

Crime in Bassendean has increased by 10.02% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Bassendean in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Bassendean in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Bassendean?

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

What is the safest suburb in Bassendean?

The safest suburb in Bassendean is Eden Hill, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Bassendean crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Bassendean by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Ashfield (WA), Bassendean (WA) and Eden Hill.


Suburbs in Bassendean

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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