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Crime rate in Cambridge, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 22/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 31,185 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 19.75 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,309 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 41.98 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 127 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 989 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.07 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
31.71 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
28.17% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
50.5% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Cambridge crime trends

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Cambridge crime compared

Top crime types in Cambridge:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Cambridge there were 722 reported cases of Theft.

    722

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Cambridge there were 126 reported cases of Property damage.

    126

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Cambridge there were 122 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    122

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Cambridge there were 116 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    116

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Cambridge there were 65 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    65

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Cambridge there were 50 reported cases of Deception.

    50

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Cambridge there were 44 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    44

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Cambridge there were 26 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    26

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Cambridge there were 16 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    16

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Cambridge there were 10 reported cases of Robbery.

    10

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Cambridge there were 8 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Cambridge there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Cambridge there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Cambridge

    1 in 246

    In 2024 in Cambridge your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 246

  • WA

    1 in 223

    In 2024 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 223

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Cambridge

    1 in 32

    In 2024 in Cambridge your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 32

  • WA

    1 in 20

    In 2024 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 Cambridge rank in crime?

Cambridge lga is ranked 22/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Cambridge a safe lga?

Cambridge lga is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Cambridge?

The top crime types in Cambridge are Theft, Property damage, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Cambridge?

722 Theft cases were reported in Cambridge in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Cambridge?

Crime in Cambridge has decreased by 41.38% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Cambridge in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Cambridge in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Cambridge?

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

What is the safest suburb in Cambridge?

The safest suburb in Cambridge is Jolimont, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Cambridge crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Cambridge by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Subiaco, West Leederville and City Beach.


Suburbs in Cambridge

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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