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Crime rate in Esperance, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 35/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 13,880 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 28,755.58 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,327 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 95.61 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 18 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 767 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
1.30 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
55.26 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
15.49% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
79.28% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Esperance crime trends

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Esperance crime compared

Top crime types in Esperance:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Esperance there were 437 reported cases of Theft.

    437

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Esperance there were 322 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    322

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Esperance there were 183 reported cases of Property damage.

    183

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Esperance there were 103 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    103

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Esperance there were 101 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    101

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Esperance there were 78 reported cases of Deception.

    78

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Esperance there were 38 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    38

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Esperance there were 34 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    34

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Esperance there were 14 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    14

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Esperance there were 8 reported cases of Arson.

    8

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Esperance there were 5 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Esperance there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Esperance

    1 in 771

    In 2024 in Esperance your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 771

  • 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

  • Esperance

    1 in 18

    In 2024 in Esperance your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 18

  • 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 Esperance rank in crime?

Esperance lga is ranked 35/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Esperance a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Esperance?

The top crime types in Esperance are Theft, Drug dealing and trafficking, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Esperance?

437 Theft cases were reported in Esperance in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Esperance?

Crime in Esperance has increased by 17.54% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Esperance in 2024?

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

What is the least safe suburb in Esperance?

The least safe suburb in Esperance is East Munglinup, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Esperance?

The safest suburb in Esperance is Wittenoom Hills, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Esperance crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Esperance by crime crime rank and violent crimes are East Munglinup, Grass Patch and Chadwick.


Suburbs in Esperance

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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