Crime rate in Westonia, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 18/100

(higher number means more crime)

Stat	Value	Description
Population	247	Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
Area size	3,162.40 km²	Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
All Crimes	19	Total number of crimes in the LGA
Crimes per 1000 people	76.92	Total number of crimes per 1000 people
Violent Crimes	1	Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
Property Crimes	5	Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
Violent Crimes per 1000 people	4.05	Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
Property Crimes per 1000 people	20.24	Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
lgas with less Violent Crimes	7.24%	Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
lgas with less Property Crimes	28.37%	Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Westonia crime trends

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Westonia crime compared

Top crime types in Westonia:

Drug dealing and trafficking

In 2025 in Westonia there were 9 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

9
Theft

In 2025 in Westonia there were 5 reported cases of Theft.

5
Weapons and explosives offences

In 2025 in Westonia there were 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

4
Assault and related offences

In 2025 in Westonia there were 1 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

1

Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

Westonia

1 in 247

In 2025 in Westonia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 247
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

Westonia

1 in 49

In 2025 in Westonia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 49
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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Neighbouring LGAs:

Menzies (100) Merredin (70) Mount Marshall (26) Mukinbudin (8) Nungarin (8) Yilgarn (46)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Westonia rank in crime?

Westonia lga is ranked 18/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Westonia a safe lga?

Westonia lga is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Westonia?

The top crime types in Westonia are Drug dealing and trafficking, Theft, Weapons and explosives offences.

What is the most reported crime in Westonia?

9 Drug dealing and trafficking cases were reported in Westonia in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Westonia?

Crime in Westonia has increased by 58.33% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Westonia in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Westonia in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Westonia?

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

What is the safest suburb in Westonia?

The safest suburb in Westonia is Warralakin, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Westonia crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Westonia by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Westonia, Boodarockin and Elachbutting.

Suburbs in Westonia

Boodarockin (10) Elachbutting (10) Walgoolan (10) Warrachuppin (10) Warralakin (10) Westonia (17)

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.