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Crime rate in Wagin, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 52/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,756 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1,946.18 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 121 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 68.91 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 25 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 61 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
14.24 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
34.74 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
61.97% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
59.56% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Wagin crime trends

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Wagin crime compared

Top crime types in Wagin:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Wagin there were 26 reported cases of Theft.

    26

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Wagin there were 22 reported cases of Property damage.

    22

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Wagin there were 21 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    21

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Wagin there were 17 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    17

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Wagin there were 11 reported cases of Deception.

    11

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Wagin there were 10 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    10

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Wagin there were 4 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    4

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Wagin there were 4 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    4

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Wagin there were 3 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Wagin there were 3 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    3


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Wagin

    1 in 70

    In 2024 in Wagin your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 70

  • 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

  • Wagin

    1 in 29

    In 2024 in Wagin your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 29

  • 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 Wagin rank in crime?

Wagin lga is ranked 52/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Wagin a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Wagin?

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

What is the most reported crime in Wagin?

26 Theft cases were reported in Wagin in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Wagin?

Crime in Wagin has increased by 13.08% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Wagin in 2024?

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

What is the least safe suburb in Wagin?

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

What is the safest suburb in Wagin?

The safest suburb in Wagin is Wedgecarrup, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Wagin crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Wagin by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Wagin, Ballaying and Cancanning.


Suburbs in Wagin

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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