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Crime rate in Atwell, WA, Australia, 6164

Suburb in Cockburn

Crime Rank: 15/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 9,287 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.54 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 466 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 50.18 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 109 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 262 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
11.74 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
28.21 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
80.63% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
73.3% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Atwell crime trends

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Atwell crime compared

Top crime types in Atwell:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Atwell there were 186 reported cases of Theft.

    186

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Atwell there were 92 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    92

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Atwell there were 55 reported cases of Property damage.

    55

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Atwell there were 30 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    30

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Atwell there were 21 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    21

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Atwell there were 21 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    21

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Atwell there were 18 reported cases of Deception.

    18

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Atwell there were 14 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    14

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Atwell there were 12 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    12

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Atwell there were 6 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Atwell there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Atwell there were 5 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Atwell there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Atwell

    1 in 85

    In 2025 in Atwell your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 85

  • 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

  • Atwell

    1 in 35

    In 2025 in Atwell your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 35

  • 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 Atwell rank in crime?

Atwell suburb is ranked 15/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Atwell a safe suburb?

Atwell suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Atwell?

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

What is the most reported crime in Atwell?

186 Theft cases were reported in Atwell in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Atwell?

Crime in Atwell has increased by 77.86% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Atwell in 2025?

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

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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