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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 7,722 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 51.12 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1,474 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 3,947 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.76 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
26.13 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
41.85% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
39.84% 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 2024 in Joondalup there were 2,670 reported cases of Theft.

    2,670

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Joondalup there were 1,156 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1,156

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Joondalup there were 833 reported cases of Property damage.

    833

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Joondalup there were 777 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    777

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Joondalup there were 635 reported cases of Deception.

    635

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Joondalup there were 513 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    513

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Joondalup there were 310 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    310

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Joondalup there were 227 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    227

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Joondalup there were 227 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    227

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Joondalup there were 149 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    149

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Joondalup there were 114 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    114

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Joondalup there were 85 reported cases of Robbery.

    85

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Joondalup there were 20 reported cases of Arson.

    20

  • Homicide and related offences

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

    3

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Joondalup there were 3 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    3


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Joondalup

    1 in 102

    In 2024 in Joondalup your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 102

  • 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

  • Joondalup

    1 in 38

    In 2024 in Joondalup your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 38

  • 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 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, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Joondalup?

2,670 Theft cases were reported in Joondalup in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Joondalup?

Crime in Joondalup has decreased by 3.27% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Joondalup in 2024?

There were 3 Homicide and related offences cases in Joondalup in 2024.

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 Hillarys.


Suburbs in Joondalup

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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