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Crime rate in York, WA, Australia

Crime Rank: 100/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,463 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1,569.24 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 654 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 188.85 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 64 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 354 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
18.48 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
102.22 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
83.3% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
91.95% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year York crime trends

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York crime compared

Top crime types in York:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in York there were 197 reported cases of Theft.

    197

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in York there were 107 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    107

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in York there were 92 reported cases of Property damage.

    92

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in York there were 61 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    61

  • Deception

    In 2024 in York there were 52 reported cases of Deception.

    52

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in York there were 45 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    45

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in York there were 37 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    37

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in York there were 23 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    23

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in York there were 17 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    17

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in York there were 17 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    17

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in York there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2024 in York there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • York

    1 in 54

    In 2024 in York your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 54

  • WA

    1 in 223

    In 2024 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 223

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • York

    1 in 10

    In 2024 in York your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 10

  • WA

    1 in 20

    In 2024 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 York rank in crime?

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

Is York a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in York?

The top crime types in York are Theft, Drug dealing and trafficking, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in York?

197 Theft cases were reported in York in 2024.

Is crime increasing in York?

Crime in York has increased by 90.67% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in York in 2024?

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

What is the least safe suburb in York?

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

What is the safest suburb in York?

The safest suburb in York is Badgin, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are York crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in York by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Kauring, Mount Hardey and Inkpen.


Suburbs in York

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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