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Crime rate in Fremantle, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 100/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 31,933 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 19.29 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 6,868 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 215.08 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1,105 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 3,663 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
34.60 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
114.71 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
88.33% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
95.57% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Fremantle crime trends

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Fremantle crime compared

Top crime types in Fremantle:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Fremantle there were 2,574 reported cases of Theft.

    2,574

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Fremantle there were 999 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    999

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Fremantle there were 744 reported cases of Deception.

    744

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Fremantle there were 677 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    677

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Fremantle there were 666 reported cases of Property damage.

    666

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Fremantle there were 339 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    339

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Fremantle there were 314 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    314

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Fremantle there were 234 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    234

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Fremantle there were 106 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    106

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Fremantle there were 99 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    99

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Fremantle there were 71 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    71

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Fremantle there were 29 reported cases of Robbery.

    29

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Fremantle there were 10 reported cases of Arson.

    10

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Fremantle there were 6 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    6


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Fremantle

    1 in 29

    In 2025 in Fremantle your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 29

  • 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

  • Fremantle

    1 in 9

    In 2025 in Fremantle your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 9

  • 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 Fremantle rank in crime?

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

Is Fremantle a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Fremantle?

The top crime types in Fremantle are Theft, Assault and related offences, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Fremantle?

2,574 Theft cases were reported in Fremantle in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Fremantle?

Crime in Fremantle has increased by 127.27% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Fremantle in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Fremantle in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Fremantle?

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

What is the safest suburb in Fremantle?

The safest suburb in Fremantle is Samson, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Fremantle crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Fremantle by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Fremantle, O'Connor (WA) and North Fremantle.


Suburbs in Fremantle

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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