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Crime rate in Stirling, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 51/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 228,856 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 104.16 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 18,490 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 80.79 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 3,226 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 9,082 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
14.10 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
39.68 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
60.76% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
67% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Stirling crime trends

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Stirling crime compared

Top crime types in Stirling:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Stirling there were 6,063 reported cases of Theft.

    6,063

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Stirling there were 2,681 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    2,681

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Stirling there were 2,262 reported cases of Deception.

    2,262

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Stirling there were 1,753 reported cases of Property damage.

    1,753

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Stirling there were 1,646 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1,646

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Stirling there were 1,291 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    1,291

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Stirling there were 925 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    925

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Stirling there were 724 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    724

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Stirling there were 399 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    399

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Stirling there were 298 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    298

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Stirling there were 259 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    259

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Stirling there were 118 reported cases of Robbery.

    118

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Stirling there were 43 reported cases of Arson.

    43

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Stirling there were 25 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    25

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in Stirling there were 3 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    3


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Stirling

    1 in 71

    In 2024 in Stirling your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 71

  • 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

  • Stirling

    1 in 25

    In 2024 in Stirling 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 Stirling rank in crime?

Stirling lga is ranked 51/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Stirling a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Stirling?

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

What is the most reported crime in Stirling?

6,063 Theft cases were reported in Stirling in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Stirling?

Crime in Stirling has decreased by 9.34% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Stirling in 2024?

There were 3 Homicide and related offences cases in Stirling in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Stirling?

The least safe suburb in Stirling is Mirrabooka (WA), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Stirling?

The safest suburb in Stirling is Watermans Bay, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Stirling crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Stirling by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Mirrabooka (WA), Balga and Osborne Park.


Suburbs in Stirling

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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