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Crime rate in Broome, WA, Australia, 6725

Suburb in Broome

Crime Rank: 100/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    3,797

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    5.82 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    4,426

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    1,165.66

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    1,423

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    1,707

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    374.77

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    449.57

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    99.6%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    99.05%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Broome there were 1,335 cases of Assault and related offences.

    1,335

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Broome there were 610 cases of Theft.

    610

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Broome there were 542 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    542

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Broome there were 427 cases of Property damage.

    427

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Broome there were 408 cases of Breaches of orders.

    408

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Broome there were 391 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    391

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Broome there were 303 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    303

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Broome there were 194 cases of Deception.

    194

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Broome there were 106 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    106

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Broome there were 73 cases of Sexual offences.

    73

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Broome there were 22 cases of Arson.

    22

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Broome there were 10 cases of Robbery.

    10

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Broome there were 5 cases of Abduction and related offences.

    5

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Broome

    1 in 3

    In 2023 in Broome your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 3

  • WA

    1 in 48

    In 2023 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 48

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Broome

    1 in 2

    In 2023 in Broome your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 2

  • WA

    1 in 19

    In 2023 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 19

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Broome rank in crime?

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

Is Broome a safe suburb?

Broome suburb is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Broome?

The top crime types in Broome are Assault and related offences, Theft, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Broome?

1,335 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Broome in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Broome?

Crime in Broome has increased by 8.19% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Broome in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Broome in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 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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