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Crime rate in Dampier, WA, Australia, 6713

Suburb in Karratha

Crime Rank: 15/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,282 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 9.82 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 50 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 39.00 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 18 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 17 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
14.04 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
13.26 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
85.53% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
53.09% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Dampier crime trends

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Dampier crime compared

Top crime types in Dampier:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Dampier there were 12 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    12

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Dampier there were 9 reported cases of Deception.

    9

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Dampier there were 5 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    5

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Dampier there were 4 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    4

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Dampier there were 4 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    4

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Dampier there were 4 reported cases of Theft.

    4

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Dampier there were 3 reported cases of Property damage.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Dampier there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Dampier there were 2 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in Dampier there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Dampier there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Dampier there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Dampier there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Dampier

    1 in 71

    In 2023 in Dampier your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 71

  • 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

  • Dampier

    1 in 75

    In 2023 in Dampier your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 75

  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Dampier rank in crime?

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

Is Dampier a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Dampier?

The top crime types in Dampier are Assault and related offences, Deception, Motor Vehicle Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Dampier?

12 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Dampier in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Dampier?

Crime in Dampier has decreased by 23.08% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Dampier in 2023?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Dampier 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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