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

Suburb in Canning

Crime Rank: 18/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    4,457

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    3.19 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    233

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    52.28

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    62

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

  • Property Crimes
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    123

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    13.91

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    27.60

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    85.42%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    72.96%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

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

    61

  • Assault and related offences

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

    55

  • Property damage

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

    35

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    22

  • Deception

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

    20

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    13

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    8

  • Breaches of orders

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

    7

  • Sexual offences

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

    6

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

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

    5

  • Robbery

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

    1

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


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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