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Crime rate in Busselton, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 50/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 40,534 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1,423.30 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 3,092 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 76.28 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 613 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,360 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
15.12 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
33.55 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
63.98% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
56.74% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Busselton crime trends

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Busselton crime compared

Top crime types in Busselton:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Busselton there were 866 reported cases of Theft.

    866

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Busselton there were 449 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    449

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Busselton there were 424 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    424

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Busselton there were 284 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    284

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Busselton there were 268 reported cases of Property damage.

    268

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Busselton there were 260 reported cases of Deception.

    260

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Busselton there were 174 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    174

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Busselton there were 143 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    143

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Busselton there were 102 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    102

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Busselton there were 49 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    49

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Busselton there were 46 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    46

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Busselton there were 15 reported cases of Robbery.

    15

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Busselton there were 6 reported cases of Arson.

    6

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in Busselton there were 3 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    3

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Busselton there were 3 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    3


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Busselton

    1 in 66

    In 2024 in Busselton your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 66

  • 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

  • Busselton

    1 in 30

    In 2024 in Busselton your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 30

  • 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 Busselton rank in crime?

Busselton lga is ranked 50/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Busselton a safe lga?

Busselton lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Busselton?

The top crime types in Busselton are Theft, Assault and related offences, Drug dealing and trafficking.

What is the most reported crime in Busselton?

866 Theft cases were reported in Busselton in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Busselton?

Crime in Busselton has increased by 12.64% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Busselton in 2024?

There were 3 Homicide and related offences cases in Busselton in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Busselton?

The least safe suburb in Busselton is Busselton, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Busselton?

The safest suburb in Busselton is Abba River, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Busselton crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Busselton by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Busselton, Jarrahwood and Boallia.


Suburbs in Busselton

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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