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Crime rate in Rockingham, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 67/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 134,897 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 223.26 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 12,528 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 92.87 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 2,884 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 5,484 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
21.38 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
40.65 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
77.26% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
71.83% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Rockingham crime trends

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Rockingham crime compared

Top crime types in Rockingham:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Rockingham there were 3,431 reported cases of Theft.

    3,431

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Rockingham there were 2,403 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    2,403

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Rockingham there were 1,352 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    1,352

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Rockingham there were 1,289 reported cases of Property damage.

    1,289

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Rockingham there were 1,209 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1,209

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Rockingham there were 765 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    765

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Rockingham there were 548 reported cases of Deception.

    548

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Rockingham there were 535 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    535

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Rockingham there were 389 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    389

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Rockingham there were 286 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    286

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Rockingham there were 196 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    196

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Rockingham there were 72 reported cases of Robbery.

    72

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Rockingham there were 33 reported cases of Arson.

    33

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Rockingham there were 17 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    17

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Rockingham there were 3 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    3


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Rockingham

    1 in 47

    In 2025 in Rockingham your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 47

  • 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

  • Rockingham

    1 in 25

    In 2025 in Rockingham your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 25

  • 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 Rockingham rank in crime?

Rockingham lga is ranked 67/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Rockingham a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Rockingham?

The top crime types in Rockingham are Theft, Assault and related offences, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in Rockingham?

3,431 Theft cases were reported in Rockingham in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Rockingham?

Crime in Rockingham has increased by 40.37% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Rockingham in 2025?

There were 3 Homicide and related offences cases in Rockingham in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Rockingham?

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

What is the safest suburb in Rockingham?

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

Where are Rockingham crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Rockingham by crime crime rank and violent crimes are East Rockingham, Rockingham (WA) and Peron.


Suburbs in Rockingham

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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