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Crime rate in Derby (WA), WA, Australia, 6728

Suburb in Derby-West Kimberley

Crime Rank: 100/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,222 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 467.28 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,904 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 590.94 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 907 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 403 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
281.50 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
125.08 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
99.42% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
95.64% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Derby (WA) crime trends

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Derby (WA) crime compared

Top crime types in Derby (WA):


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Derby (WA) there were 867 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    867

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Derby (WA) there were 289 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    289

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Derby (WA) there were 183 reported cases of Property damage.

    183

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Derby (WA) there were 153 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    153

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Derby (WA) there were 124 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    124

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Derby (WA) there were 91 reported cases of Theft.

    91

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Derby (WA) there were 82 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    82

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Derby (WA) there were 38 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    38

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Derby (WA) there were 35 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    35

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Derby (WA) there were 15 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    15

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Derby (WA) there were 13 reported cases of Deception.

    13

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Derby (WA) there were 12 reported cases of Arson.

    12

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Derby (WA) there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Derby (WA) there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Derby (WA)

    1 in 4

    In 2025 in Derby (WA) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 4

  • 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

  • Derby (WA)

    1 in 8

    In 2025 in Derby (WA) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 8

  • 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 Derby (WA) rank in crime?

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

Is Derby (WA) a safe suburb?

Derby (WA) suburb is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Derby (WA)?

The top crime types in Derby (WA) are Assault and related offences, Breaches of orders, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Derby (WA)?

867 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Derby (WA) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Derby (WA)?

Crime in Derby (WA) has increased by 55.68% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Derby (WA) in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Derby (WA) 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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