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Crime rate in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 100/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 29,297 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 80,911.54 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 7,470 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 254.97 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1,990 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 2,870 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
67.93 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
97.96 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
92.96% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
93.36% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Kalgoorlie-Boulder crime trends

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Kalgoorlie-Boulder crime compared

Top crime types in Kalgoorlie-Boulder:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Kalgoorlie-Boulder there were 1,835 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1,835

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Kalgoorlie-Boulder there were 1,497 reported cases of Theft.

    1,497

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Kalgoorlie-Boulder there were 912 reported cases of Property damage.

    912

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Kalgoorlie-Boulder there were 878 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    878

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Kalgoorlie-Boulder there were 595 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    595

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Kalgoorlie-Boulder there were 538 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    538

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Kalgoorlie-Boulder there were 421 reported cases of Deception.

    421

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Kalgoorlie-Boulder there were 319 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    319

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Kalgoorlie-Boulder there were 178 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    178

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Kalgoorlie-Boulder there were 119 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    119

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Kalgoorlie-Boulder there were 115 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    115

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Kalgoorlie-Boulder there were 27 reported cases of Arson.

    27

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Kalgoorlie-Boulder there were 23 reported cases of Robbery.

    23

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Kalgoorlie-Boulder there were 12 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    12

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Kalgoorlie-Boulder there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Kalgoorlie-Boulder

    1 in 15

    In 2025 in Kalgoorlie-Boulder your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 15

  • WA

    1 in 41

    In 2025 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Kalgoorlie-Boulder

    1 in 10

    In 2025 in Kalgoorlie-Boulder your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 10

  • WA

    1 in 21

    In 2025 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 21

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kalgoorlie-Boulder rank in crime?

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

Is Kalgoorlie-Boulder a safe lga?

Kalgoorlie-Boulder lga is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Kalgoorlie-Boulder?

The top crime types in Kalgoorlie-Boulder are Assault and related offences, Theft, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Kalgoorlie-Boulder?

1,835 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Kalgoorlie-Boulder in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Kalgoorlie-Boulder?

Crime in Kalgoorlie-Boulder has increased by 55.79% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Kalgoorlie-Boulder in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Kalgoorlie-Boulder in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Kalgoorlie-Boulder?

The least safe suburb in Kalgoorlie-Boulder is Kalgoorlie, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Kalgoorlie-Boulder?

The safest suburb in Kalgoorlie-Boulder is Cundeelee, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Kalgoorlie-Boulder crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Kalgoorlie-Boulder by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Kalgoorlie, Boulder and South Boulder.


Suburbs in Kalgoorlie-Boulder

The data is based on annual 2025 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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