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Crime rate in Dandaragan, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 71/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,350 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 6,711.57 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 273 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 81.49 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 78 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 81 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
23.28 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
24.18 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
81.29% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
34.81% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Dandaragan crime trends

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Dandaragan crime compared

Top crime types in Dandaragan:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Dandaragan there were 73 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    73

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Dandaragan there were 43 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    43

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Dandaragan there were 41 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    41

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Dandaragan there were 35 reported cases of Property damage.

    35

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Dandaragan there were 34 reported cases of Theft.

    34

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Dandaragan there were 19 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    19

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Dandaragan there were 6 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    6

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Dandaragan there were 6 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    6

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Dandaragan there were 5 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    5

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in Dandaragan there were 5 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    5

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Dandaragan there were 5 reported cases of Deception.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Dandaragan there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Dandaragan

    1 in 43

    In 2024 in Dandaragan your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 43

  • 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

  • Dandaragan

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in Dandaragan your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • 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 Dandaragan rank in crime?

Dandaragan lga is ranked 71/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Dandaragan a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Dandaragan?

The top crime types in Dandaragan are Assault and related offences, Breaches of orders, Drug dealing and trafficking.

What is the most reported crime in Dandaragan?

73 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Dandaragan in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Dandaragan?

Crime in Dandaragan has increased by 7.91% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Dandaragan in 2024?

There were 5 Homicide and related offences cases in Dandaragan in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Dandaragan?

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

What is the safest suburb in Dandaragan?

The safest suburb in Dandaragan is Yathroo, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Dandaragan crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Dandaragan by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Mimegarra, Wedge Island (WA) and Grey.


Suburbs in Dandaragan

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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