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Crime rate in Greater Geraldton, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 100/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 39,670 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 9,835.53 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 9,996 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 251.98 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 2,362 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 4,849 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
59.54 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
122.23 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
90.95% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
94.37% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Greater Geraldton crime trends

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Greater Geraldton crime compared

Top crime types in Greater Geraldton:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Greater Geraldton there were 2,349 reported cases of Theft.

    2,349

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Greater Geraldton there were 2,107 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    2,107

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Greater Geraldton there were 1,454 reported cases of Property damage.

    1,454

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Greater Geraldton there were 940 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    940

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Greater Geraldton there were 832 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    832

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Greater Geraldton there were 786 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    786

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Greater Geraldton there were 573 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    573

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Greater Geraldton there were 419 reported cases of Deception.

    419

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Greater Geraldton there were 179 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    179

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Greater Geraldton there were 173 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    173

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Greater Geraldton there were 67 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    67

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Greater Geraldton there were 57 reported cases of Robbery.

    57

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Greater Geraldton there were 41 reported cases of Arson.

    41

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Greater Geraldton there were 16 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    16

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in Greater Geraldton there were 3 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    3


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Greater Geraldton

    1 in 17

    In 2024 in Greater Geraldton your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 17

  • 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

  • Greater Geraldton

    1 in 8

    In 2024 in Greater Geraldton your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 8

  • 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 Greater Geraldton rank in crime?

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

Is Greater Geraldton a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Greater Geraldton?

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

What is the most reported crime in Greater Geraldton?

2,349 Theft cases were reported in Greater Geraldton in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Greater Geraldton?

Crime in Greater Geraldton has increased by 17.35% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Greater Geraldton in 2024?

There were 3 Homicide and related offences cases in Greater Geraldton in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Greater Geraldton?

The least safe suburb in Greater Geraldton is Karloo, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Greater Geraldton?

The safest suburb in Greater Geraldton is Minnenooka, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Greater Geraldton crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Greater Geraldton by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Karloo, Spalding (WA) and Rangeway.


Suburbs in Greater Geraldton

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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