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Crime rate in Rockingham, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 32/100

(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 8,925 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 66.16 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 763 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 5,748 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.66 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
42.61 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
39.24% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
67% 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 2024 in Rockingham there were 3,794 reported cases of Theft.

    3,794

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Rockingham there were 1,107 reported cases of Property damage.

    1,107

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Rockingham there were 895 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    895

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Rockingham there were 686 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    686

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Rockingham there were 635 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    635

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Rockingham there were 620 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    620

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Rockingham there were 538 reported cases of Deception.

    538

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Rockingham there were 198 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    198

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Rockingham there were 180 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    180

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Rockingham there were 166 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    166

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Rockingham there were 75 reported cases of Robbery.

    75

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Rockingham there were 29 reported cases of Arson.

    29

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Rockingham there were 2 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Rockingham

    1 in 177

    In 2024 in Rockingham your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 177

  • WA

    1 in 223

    In 2024 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 223

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Rockingham

    1 in 23

    In 2024 in Rockingham your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • WA

    1 in 20

    In 2024 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 32/100 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 relatively 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, Property damage, Drug dealing and trafficking.

What is the most reported crime in Rockingham?

3,794 Theft cases were reported in Rockingham in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Rockingham?

Crime in Rockingham has decreased by 20.65% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Rockingham in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Rockingham in 2024.

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 Hillman, 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, Peron and Warnbro.


Suburbs in Rockingham

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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