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Crime rate in Shark Bay, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 73/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,033 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 11,003.10 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 75 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 72.60 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 23 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 41 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
22.27 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
39.69 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
79.68% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
67.2% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Shark Bay crime trends

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Shark Bay crime compared

Top crime types in Shark Bay:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Shark Bay there were 22 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    22

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Shark Bay there were 17 reported cases of Property damage.

    17

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Shark Bay there were 17 reported cases of Theft.

    17

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Shark Bay there were 6 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    6

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Shark Bay there were 5 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    5

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Shark Bay there were 4 reported cases of Deception.

    4

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Shark Bay there were 2 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Shark Bay there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Shark Bay there were 1 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Shark Bay

    1 in 45

    In 2024 in Shark Bay your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 45

  • WA

    1 in 43

    In 2024 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 43

  • Australia

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Shark Bay

    1 in 25

    In 2024 in Shark Bay your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 25

  • WA

    1 in 19

    In 2024 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 19

  • Australia

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Shark Bay rank in crime?

Shark Bay lga is ranked 73/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Shark Bay a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Shark Bay?

The top crime types in Shark Bay are Assault and related offences, Property damage, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Shark Bay?

22 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Shark Bay in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Shark Bay?

Crime in Shark Bay has decreased by 8.54% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Shark Bay in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Shark Bay in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Shark Bay?

The least safe suburb in Shark Bay is Meadow, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Shark Bay?

The safest suburb in Shark Bay is Useless Loop, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Shark Bay crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Shark Bay by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Meadow, Nanga and Nerren Nerren.


Suburbs in Shark Bay

The data is based on annual 2024 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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