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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 10,573 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 266.52 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 2,468 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 4,520 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
62.21 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
113.94 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
92.56% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
95.17% 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 2025 in Greater Geraldton there were 2,299 reported cases of Theft.

    2,299

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Greater Geraldton there were 2,216 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    2,216

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Greater Geraldton there were 1,243 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1,243

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Greater Geraldton there were 1,194 reported cases of Property damage.

    1,194

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Greater Geraldton there were 1,125 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1,125

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Greater Geraldton there were 778 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    778

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Greater Geraldton there were 666 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    666

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Greater Geraldton there were 359 reported cases of Deception.

    359

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Greater Geraldton there were 196 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    196

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Greater Geraldton there were 192 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    192

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Greater Geraldton there were 186 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    186

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Greater Geraldton there were 55 reported cases of Robbery.

    55

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Greater Geraldton there were 53 reported cases of Arson.

    53

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Greater Geraldton there were 9 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    9

  • Homicide and related offences

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

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Greater Geraldton

    1 in 16

    In 2025 in Greater Geraldton your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 16

  • 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

  • Greater Geraldton

    1 in 9

    In 2025 in Greater Geraldton 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 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, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Greater Geraldton?

2,299 Theft cases were reported in Greater Geraldton in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Greater Geraldton?

Crime in Greater Geraldton has increased by 34.19% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Greater Geraldton in 2025?

There were 2 Homicide and related offences cases in Greater Geraldton in 2025.

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 Tenindewa, 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, Mullewa and Rangeway.


Suburbs in Greater Geraldton

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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