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Crime rate in Coolgardie, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 100/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,485 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 13,597.80 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 471 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 135.15 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 147 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 175 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
42.18 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
50.22 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
89.74% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
81.29% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Coolgardie crime trends

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Coolgardie crime compared

Top crime types in Coolgardie:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Coolgardie there were 142 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    142

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Coolgardie there were 79 reported cases of Property damage.

    79

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Coolgardie there were 70 reported cases of Theft.

    70

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Coolgardie there were 57 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    57

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Coolgardie there were 37 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    37

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Coolgardie there were 34 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    34

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Coolgardie there were 18 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    18

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Coolgardie there were 13 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    13

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Coolgardie there were 9 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    9

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Coolgardie there were 4 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Coolgardie there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Coolgardie there were 3 reported cases of Deception.

    3

  • Homicide and related offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Coolgardie

    1 in 24

    In 2025 in Coolgardie your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 24

  • 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

  • Coolgardie

    1 in 20

    In 2025 in Coolgardie your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • 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 Coolgardie rank in crime?

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

Is Coolgardie a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Coolgardie?

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

What is the most reported crime in Coolgardie?

142 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Coolgardie in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Coolgardie?

Crime in Coolgardie has decreased by 11.8% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Coolgardie in 2025?

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

What is the least safe suburb in Coolgardie?

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

What is the safest suburb in Coolgardie?

The safest suburb in Coolgardie is Boorabbin, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Coolgardie crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Coolgardie by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Coolgardie (WA), Mount Burges and Higginsville.


Suburbs in Coolgardie

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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