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Crime rate in Joondalup, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 33/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    151,071

    Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    93.05 km2

    Area size of the LGA in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    7,983

    Total number of crimes in the LGA

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    52.84

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    1,473

    Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    4,331

    Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
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    9.75

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
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    28.67

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • lgas with less
    Violent Crimes
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    47.28%

    Number of LGAs with less violent crimes

  • lgas with less
    Property Crimes
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    50.5%

    Number of LGAs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

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

    2,916

  • Assault and related offences

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

    965

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Joondalup there were 861 cases of Deception.

    861

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    801

  • Property damage

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

    770

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    455

  • Sexual offences

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

    397

  • Breaches of orders

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

    341

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    176

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

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

    172

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Joondalup there were 98 cases of Robbery.

    98

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Joondalup there were 18 cases of Arson.

    18

  • Abduction and related offences

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

    10

  • Homicide and related offences

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

    3

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


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 Burns Beach, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Joondalup?

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

Where are Joondalup crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Joondalup by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Burns Beach, Marmion and Kallaroo.


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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