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Crime rate in Joondalup, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 33/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 151,071 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 93.05 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 7,983 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 52.84 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1,473 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 4,331 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.75 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
28.67 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
47.28% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
50.5% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Joondalup crime trends

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Joondalup crime compared

Top crime types in Joondalup:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Joondalup there were 2,916 reported cases of Theft.

    2,916

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Joondalup there were 965 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    965

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Joondalup there were 861 reported cases of Deception.

    861

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Joondalup there were 801 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    801

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Joondalup there were 770 reported cases of Property damage.

    770

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Joondalup there were 455 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    455

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Joondalup there were 397 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    397

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Joondalup there were 341 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    341

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Joondalup there were 176 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    176

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Joondalup there were 172 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    172

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Joondalup there were 98 reported cases of Robbery.

    98

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Joondalup there were 18 reported cases of Arson.

    18

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Joondalup there were 10 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    10

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in Joondalup there were 3 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    3


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Joondalup

    1 in 103

    In 2023 in Joondalup your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 103

  • WA

    1 in 48

    In 2023 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 48

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Joondalup

    1 in 35

    In 2023 in Joondalup your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 35

  • WA

    1 in 19

    In 2023 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 19

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Joondalup rank in crime?

Joondalup lga is ranked 33/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Joondalup a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Joondalup?

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

What is the most reported crime in Joondalup?

2,916 Theft cases were reported in Joondalup in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Joondalup?

Crime in Joondalup has increased by 12.61% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Joondalup in 2023?

There were 3 Homicide and related offences cases in Joondalup in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in Joondalup?

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

What is the safest suburb in Joondalup?

The safest suburb in Joondalup is Burns Beach, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Joondalup crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Joondalup by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Joondalup, Warwick (WA) and Craigie (WA).


Suburbs in Joondalup

The data is based on annual 2023 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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