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Crime rate in Katanning, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 100/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,055 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1,518.18 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 984 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 242.66 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 178 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 432 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
43.90 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
106.54 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
90.74% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
94.16% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Katanning crime trends

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Katanning crime compared

Top crime types in Katanning:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Katanning there were 224 reported cases of Theft.

    224

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Katanning there were 166 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    166

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Katanning there were 165 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    165

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Katanning there were 134 reported cases of Property damage.

    134

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Katanning there were 105 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    105

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Katanning there were 62 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    62

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Katanning there were 52 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    52

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Katanning there were 26 reported cases of Deception.

    26

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Katanning there were 25 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    25

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Katanning there were 12 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    12

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Katanning there were 7 reported cases of Arson.

    7

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Katanning there were 5 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Katanning there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Katanning

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in Katanning your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 23

  • 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

  • Katanning

    1 in 9

    In 2025 in Katanning your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 9

  • 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 Katanning rank in crime?

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

Is Katanning a safe lga?

Katanning lga is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Katanning?

The top crime types in Katanning are Theft, Drug dealing and trafficking, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Katanning?

224 Theft cases were reported in Katanning in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Katanning?

Crime in Katanning has increased by 22.85% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Katanning in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Katanning in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Katanning?

The least safe suburb in Katanning is Katanning, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Katanning?

The safest suburb in Katanning is South Glencoe, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Katanning crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Katanning by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Katanning, Marracoonda and Badgebup.


Suburbs in Katanning

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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