Avatar
user icon Account folder icon Saved Locations

Crime rate in Joondalup, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 14/100

(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 5,982 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 39.60 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 145 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 3,955 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
0.96 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
26.18 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
13.28% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
37.63% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Joondalup crime trends

See Forecasts

Joondalup crime compared

Top crime types in Joondalup:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Joondalup there were 2,668 reported cases of Theft.

    2,668

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Joondalup there were 825 reported cases of Property damage.

    825

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Joondalup there were 769 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    769

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Joondalup there were 525 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    525

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Joondalup there were 410 reported cases of Deception.

    410

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Joondalup there were 312 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    312

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Joondalup there were 155 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    155

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Joondalup there were 130 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    130

  • Robbery

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

    85

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Joondalup there were 60 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    60

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Joondalup there were 23 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    23

  • Arson

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

    20


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Joondalup

    1 in 1042

    In 2024 in Joondalup your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 1042

  • WA

    1 in 223

    In 2024 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 223

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

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 20

    In 2024 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

Can your business benefit from our crime data? Insights to evaluate locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Joondalup rank in crime?

Joondalup lga is ranked 14/100 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 safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Joondalup?

The top crime types in Joondalup are Theft, Property damage, Drug dealing and trafficking.

What is the most reported crime in Joondalup?

2,668 Theft cases were reported in Joondalup in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Joondalup?

Crime in Joondalup has decreased by 25.07% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Joondalup in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Joondalup in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Joondalup?

The least safe suburb in Joondalup is Warwick (WA), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Joondalup?

The safest suburb in Joondalup is Iluka (WA), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Joondalup crime hotspots?

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


Suburbs in Joondalup

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

Feedback
How was your experience?
What could be improved about it? (optional)