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Crime rate in Ferndale (WA), WA, Australia, 6148

Suburb in Canning

Crime Rank: 18/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,457 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.19 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 233 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 52.28 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 62 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 123 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
13.91 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
27.60 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
85.42% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
72.96% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Ferndale (WA) crime trends

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Ferndale (WA) crime compared

Top crime types in Ferndale (WA):


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Ferndale (WA) there were 61 reported cases of Theft.

    61

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Ferndale (WA) there were 55 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    55

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Ferndale (WA) there were 35 reported cases of Property damage.

    35

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Ferndale (WA) there were 22 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    22

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Ferndale (WA) there were 20 reported cases of Deception.

    20

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Ferndale (WA) there were 13 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    13

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Ferndale (WA) there were 8 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    8

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Ferndale (WA) there were 7 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    7

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Ferndale (WA) there were 6 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    6

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Ferndale (WA) there were 5 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Ferndale (WA) there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Ferndale (WA)

    1 in 72

    In 2023 in Ferndale (WA) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 72

  • 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

  • Ferndale (WA)

    1 in 36

    In 2023 in Ferndale (WA) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 36

  • 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 Ferndale (WA) rank in crime?

Ferndale (WA) suburb is ranked 18/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Ferndale (WA) a safe suburb?

Ferndale (WA) suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

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

The top crime types in Ferndale (WA) are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

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

61 Theft cases were reported in Ferndale (WA) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Ferndale (WA)?

Crime in Ferndale (WA) has decreased by 24.84% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Ferndale (WA) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Ferndale (WA) 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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