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Crime rate in Swan, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 77/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 147,838 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 954.45 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 15,481 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 104.72 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 3,502 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 7,164 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
23.69 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
48.46 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
80.68% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
79.68% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Swan crime trends

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Swan crime compared

Top crime types in Swan:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Swan there were 4,507 reported cases of Theft.

    4,507

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Swan there were 2,905 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    2,905

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Swan there were 1,685 reported cases of Property damage.

    1,685

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Swan there were 1,416 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1,416

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Swan there were 1,115 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    1,115

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Swan there were 1,093 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1,093

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Swan there were 849 reported cases of Deception.

    849

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Swan there were 644 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    644

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Swan there were 465 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    465

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Swan there were 342 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    342

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Swan there were 278 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    278

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Swan there were 107 reported cases of Robbery.

    107

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Swan there were 50 reported cases of Arson.

    50

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Swan there were 23 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    23

  • Homicide and related offences

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

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Swan

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in Swan your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 42

  • 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

  • Swan

    1 in 21

    In 2025 in Swan your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 21

  • 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 Swan rank in crime?

Swan lga is ranked 77/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Swan a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Swan?

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

What is the most reported crime in Swan?

4,507 Theft cases were reported in Swan in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Swan?

Crime in Swan has increased by 49.16% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Swan in 2025?

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

What is the least safe suburb in Swan?

The least safe suburb in Swan is Midland, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Swan?

The safest suburb in Swan is Brigadoon, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Swan crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Swan by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Midland, Woodbridge (WA) and Lockridge.


Suburbs in Swan

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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