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Crime rate in Nedlands, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 30/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 24,572 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 19.89 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,072 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 43.63 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 224 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 515 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.12 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
20.96 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
38.83% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
30.38% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Nedlands crime trends

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Nedlands crime compared

Top crime types in Nedlands:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Nedlands there were 320 reported cases of Theft.

    320

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Nedlands there were 187 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    187

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Nedlands there were 136 reported cases of Deception.

    136

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Nedlands there were 116 reported cases of Property damage.

    116

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Nedlands there were 86 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    86

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Nedlands there were 69 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    69

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Nedlands there were 58 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    58

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Nedlands there were 42 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    42

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Nedlands there were 30 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    30

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Nedlands there were 11 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    11

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Nedlands there were 9 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    9

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Nedlands there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Nedlands there were 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Nedlands there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Nedlands there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Nedlands

    1 in 110

    In 2025 in Nedlands your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

  • 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

  • Nedlands

    1 in 48

    In 2025 in Nedlands your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 48

  • 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 Nedlands rank in crime?

Nedlands lga is ranked 30/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Nedlands a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Nedlands?

The top crime types in Nedlands are Theft, Assault and related offences, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Nedlands?

320 Theft cases were reported in Nedlands in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Nedlands?

Crime in Nedlands has increased by 7.96% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Nedlands in 2025?

There were 2 Homicide and related offences cases in Nedlands in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Nedlands?

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

What is the safest suburb in Nedlands?

The safest suburb in Nedlands is Swanbourne, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Nedlands crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Nedlands by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Karrakatta, Nedlands and Mount Claremont.


Suburbs in Nedlands

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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