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Crime rate in Dandaragan, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 74/100

(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 267 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 79.70 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 110 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 61 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
32.84 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
18.21 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
87.73% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
22.33% 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 2025 in Dandaragan there were 90 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    90

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Dandaragan there were 47 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    47

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Dandaragan there were 31 reported cases of Theft.

    31

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Dandaragan there were 24 reported cases of Property damage.

    24

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Dandaragan there were 23 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    23

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Dandaragan there were 18 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    18

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Dandaragan there were 14 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    14

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Dandaragan there were 11 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    11

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Dandaragan there were 2 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    2

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Dandaragan there were 2 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2

  • Arson

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

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Dandaragan there were 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    2

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Dandaragan there were 1 reported cases of Deception.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Dandaragan

    1 in 30

    In 2025 in Dandaragan your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 30

  • 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

  • Dandaragan

    1 in 55

    In 2025 in Dandaragan your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 55

  • 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 Dandaragan rank in crime?

Dandaragan lga is ranked 74/100 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, Drug dealing and trafficking, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Dandaragan?

90 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Dandaragan in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Dandaragan?

Crime in Dandaragan has decreased by 14.7% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Dandaragan in 2025?

There were 2 Homicide and related offences cases in Dandaragan in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Dandaragan?

The least safe suburb in Dandaragan is Wedge Island (WA), 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 Wedge Island (WA), Cooljarloo and Regans Ford.


Suburbs in Dandaragan

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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