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Crime rate in Kalamunda, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 42/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 58,764 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 283.37 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 3,290 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 55.99 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 739 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,663 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.58 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
28.30 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
54.93% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
46.68% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Kalamunda crime trends

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Kalamunda crime compared

Top crime types in Kalamunda:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Kalamunda there were 943 reported cases of Theft.

    943

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Kalamunda there were 585 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    585

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Kalamunda there were 376 reported cases of Property damage.

    376

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Kalamunda there were 305 reported cases of Deception.

    305

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Kalamunda there were 260 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    260

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Kalamunda there were 214 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    214

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Kalamunda there were 182 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    182

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Kalamunda there were 152 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    152

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Kalamunda there were 121 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    121

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Kalamunda there were 66 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    66

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Kalamunda there were 35 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    35

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Kalamunda there were 26 reported cases of Robbery.

    26

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Kalamunda there were 18 reported cases of Arson.

    18

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Kalamunda there were 4 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    4

  • Homicide and related offences

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

    3


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Kalamunda

    1 in 80

    In 2024 in Kalamunda your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 80

  • 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

  • Kalamunda

    1 in 35

    In 2024 in Kalamunda your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 35

  • 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 Kalamunda rank in crime?

Kalamunda lga is ranked 42/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Kalamunda a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Kalamunda?

The top crime types in Kalamunda are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Kalamunda?

943 Theft cases were reported in Kalamunda in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Kalamunda?

Crime in Kalamunda has decreased by 1.11% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Kalamunda in 2024?

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

What is the least safe suburb in Kalamunda?

The least safe suburb in Kalamunda is Canning Mills, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Kalamunda?

The safest suburb in Kalamunda is Paulls Valley, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Kalamunda crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Kalamunda by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Canning Mills, Forrestfield and High Wycombe.


Suburbs in Kalamunda

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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